Anyone who loves visiting hot spots before they land in a prime position on countless bucket lists is in for a treat: There are plenty of places to visit in 2018, but Airbnb revealed some locales that are about to ascend to lust-worthy healthy-travel heights—so you might want to book a stay before their under-the-radar cover is totally blown.
After analyzing the cities where bookings have doubled, tripled, or more throughout the past year, the property-rental company released a list of 20 up-and-coming respites around the world. Some of the places are clear across the globe—like Dunedin, New Zealand—and others, as far as your passport is concerned at least, are practically in your backyard—like Indianapolis, Indiana.
So, what are you waiting for? Make plans to see the world via these trending destinations before an onslaught of touristy attractions compromise their charm.
Check out the 20 up-and-coming places to visit in 2018.
1. Gangneung, Korea
Booking spike: 2,175 percent
2. Bournemouth, UK
Booking spike: 353 percent
3. Edmonton, Canada
Booking spike: 284 percent
4. Indianapolis, Indiana
Booking spike: 256 percent
5. Da Nang, Vietnam
Booking spike: 255 percent
6. Columbus, Ohio
Booking spike: 254 percent
7. Gazimagusa, Cyprus
Booking spike: 234 percent
8. Bilbao, Spain
Booking spike: 234 percent
9. Hanoi, Vietnam
Booking spike: 212 percent
10. Matinhos, Brazil
Booking spike: 209 percent
11. Cardiff, UK
Booking spike: 206 percent
12. Guarapari, Brazil
Booking spike: 205 percent
13. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Booking spike: 193 percent
14. Oita, Japan
Booking spike: 190 percent
15. Dunedin, New Zealand
Booking spike: 185 percent
16. Mar del Plata, Argentina
Booking spike: 181 percent
17. Fernie, Canada
Booking spike: 179 percent
18. Zagreb, Croatia
Booking spike: 175 percent
19. Mykonos, Greece
Booking spike: 173 percent
20. Mazatlan, Mexico
Booking spike: 169 percent
Here’s why Bhutan is the buzzy travel destination everyone’s going to be talking about. Or, check out the 10 under-the-radar world destinations to add to your bucket list.
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