- Tripadvisor has identified the top off-the-radar destinations travelers are hoping to visit post-pandemic as part its 2020 Travelers' Choice Awards.
- Compiled based on traveler reviews and the amount of travelers who "saved" each destination for future reference, the list highlights destinations across the globe.
- From a resort town on the coast of Albania to one of England's oldest communities, here are the top 15 emerging destinations travelers have their eyes on.
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15. Franschhoek, South Africa
In a nutshell: A 300-year-old French village in the Cape Winelands region that's filled with galleries and antique shops
Top attractions: La Motte Wine Estate, Boschendal, Franschhoek Pass
Source: Tripadvisor
14. Ipswich, United Kingdom
In a nutshell: One of England's oldest communities, located on the banks of River Orwell in East Anglia
Top attractions: Christchurch Park, Ipswich Museum, Holywells Park
Source: Tripadvisor
13. Tulsa, Oklahoma
In a nutshell: A city in the heart of Oklahoma with over 140 parks, 20 miles of paved recreation trails, and a multitude of museums
Top attractions: Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa Zoo
Source: Tripadvisor
12. Guayaquil, Ecuador
In a nutshell: Ecuador's largest city with a growing number of urban renewal projects and access to the Galápagos Islands
Top attractions: Parque Historico Guayaquil, Malecon 2000 boardwalk, Las Penas neighborhood
Source: Tripadvisor
11. Ile d'Oleron, France
In a nutshell: The largest island on the French Atlantic coast known for sandy beaches, seafood, and surfing
Top attractions: Les Jardins de la Boirie, Chateau d'Oleron, Plage des Saumonards
Source: Tripadvisor
10. Curaçao, Caribbean
In a nutshell: A divers' paradise located between Aruba and Bonaire with a pastel-colored UNESCO World Heritage capital city
Top attractions: Playa PortoMari, Kenepa Beach, Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
Source: Tripadvisor
9. La Paz, Mexico
In a nutshell: Baja California Sur's capital city known for its old-world charm, waterfront promenade, art and restaurants
Top attractions: Balandra Beach, Malecon shopping street, Tecolote Beach
Source: Tripadvisor
8. Monopoli, Italy
In a nutshell: A town in Puglia on the Adriatic Sea full of medieval churches, castles, and blue fishing boats
Top attractions: Centro Storico di Monopoli, Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia, Le Palme Beach Club
Source: Tripadvisor
7. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
In a nutshell: An island off the west coast of Vietnam that attracts water sports enthusiasts from around the world
Top attractions: Vinpearl Safari Park, Duong Dong Market, Phu Quoc Prison
Source: Tripadvisor
6. Rugen Island, Germany
In a nutshell: Germany's largest island with two national parks, a castle, and dramatic chalk cliffs
Top attractions: Kreidefelsen walking area, Granitz Hunting Lodge, Binzer Strand
Source: Tripadvisor
5. Naoussa, Greece
In a nutshell: The largest town on the island of Paros with labyrinthian streets and seaside cafes
Top attractions: Lageri beach, Old Port of Naoussa, Moraitis Winery
Source: Tripadvisor
4. Luxor, Egypt
In a nutshell: Home to the infamous Valley of the Kings where Egyptian pharaohs were entombed for centuries
Top attractions: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple
Tripadvisor editor's note: "Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts."
Source: Tripadvisor
3. Beirut, Lebanon
In a nutshell:"The Paris of the Middle East," known for shopping, nightlife, and mix of Ottoman and colonial architecture
Top attractions: Mirror (Pasqyra) Beach, Lekuresi Castle, Bora Bora Beach
Source: Tripadvisor
2. Saranda, Albania
In a nutshell: A resort town on the Ionian Sea bordered by expansive olive groves with a white sand coastline
Top attractions: Mirror (Pasqyra) Beach, Lekuresi Castle, Bora Bora Beach
Source: Tripadvisor
1. Kaliningrad, Russia
In a nutshell: A historic city in a small part of the former Soviet Union tucked between Lithuania and Poland, with large amber reserves
Top attractions:Curonian Spit, Museum of the World Ocean, 14th-century Königsberg Cathedral
Source: Tripadvisor