In Italy’s Puglia region, the whitewashed city of Ostuni overlooks the Adriatic Sea.
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3. Puglia and Valle d’Aosta, Italy
While Puglia has been gaining traction among travelers, “This expansive region still offers plenty of untouched charm,” says Brandon Shaw, cofounder and COO of the Tour Guy, a tour operator specializing in Europe and the United States. Shaw recommends the small towns of Cisternino and Alberobello, which offer a slower pace, allowing visitors to savor the country’s famed la dolce vita. “Picture locals gathered in the city centers, seated on old wooden stools or chairs outside their homes, engaging in leisurely conversations that stretch long into the evening,” Shaw says. “It’s a slice of authentic Italian life that remains delightfully unspoiled.”
Another Italian destination where Shaw is sending more clients: Valle d’Aosta, a mountainous region near the French and Swiss borders that’s still “blissfully under the radar,” he says. Travelers can take advantage of its spectacular natural beauty—it’s nirvana for outdoorsy types, thanks to its location in the Alps—as well as its unique French/Italian flavor (it’s bilingual, too). “Despite its natural beauty and rich culture, Valle d’Aosta remains a hidden treasure, far less frequented by tourists than Italy’s more popular regions,” Shaw says.
Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as sunrise peak, is a volcano on Jeju Island.
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4. South Korea
Like Japan, South Korea has seen an explosion of travelers recently. But Steve Harris, an independent travel adviser affiliated with Strong Travel Services, a Dallas-based luxury agency, says he’s already seeing interest in the destination around summer 2025—which coincides with a tentatively scheduled concert for the popular K-pop band BTS, whose members will all have completed their mandatory military service by then.
K-pop fans or not, Harris says clients are often surprised to learn about all that the destination has to offer beyond big cities like Seoul. The stunning natural landscapes of Jeju Island—“considered the honeymoon capital of Korea,” he notes—helped the site earn South Korea’s first UNESCO World Heritage status in 2007.
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