10 Most Intriguing Places to Visit in 2017

A plethora of empty beds to choose from on a quiet deck with ocean views and full food and drink service — this was my luxurious experience on Richard's Rooftop. 

I visited Banff, Canada, this past July and it is easily the most impressive place I've ever been.

Itching to squeeze in a last-summer getaway before Labor Day but worried about the cost? Good news: There are still plenty of affordable destinations with cheap flights and hotels, according to Priceline, which just released data showing the most significant summer 2023 travel trends until Labor Day.

A wildlife safari is arguably the most memorable thing to do in Africa, and one of the most popular experiences for tourists (for good reason). The Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge in Tanzania is the best option for travelers visiting Tanzania and hoping to see wildlife. The lodge, sitting on the banks of the Grumeti River and surrounded by rainforests, is perfectly located for giving you access to the area’s rich wildlife and natural beauty.

Ghost stories are fun. Though folk tales and flatout fabrications abound, the best of them prompt us to ponder the lives of those who inhabited the world before us.

For a small country, Wales offers incredible diversity – so much so that it's one of our top travel destinations. Even better, many of Wales' (beautiful) landscapes and experiences remain surprisingly undiscovered. From pristine white-sand beaches and rolling, quintessentially Welsh valleys to tucked-away villages, here are the most beautiful places in Wales you really should visit.

The Middle East is a paradox. Located at the cultural crossroads between east and west, the region nowadays tends to make headlines for all the wrong reasons, but also served as one of the major cradles of human civilization and birthplace of the world’s three great monotheisms.

Southeast Asia: steamy rainforests, sleepy rice paddies, endless beaches – and crowds of backpackers, hawkers and tourists?

India has to be one of the most romantic places in the world. Its beguiling mix of ancient forts, pretty palaces, shimmering lakes and gorgeous beaches is bound to get many a traveller feeling the love. If you're looking for a special setting to spend time with a special someone, here are the most romantic destinations in India to set the heart soaring.

The Tzotzil Maya are one of the most distinctive communities in Mexico , with a unique religion that blends traditional beliefs with Catholicism and features animal sacrifice, shamans, fireworks and fizzy drinks. Shafik Meghji met them while researching the Rough Guide to Mexico .

We’ve travelled very far and very wide at Rough Guides – but never before into entirely new dimensions. Here, we delve into eight unforgettable worlds – some uncannily familiar and others stunningly alien – to bring you ten of the most beautiful places you can visit with Xbox.

The world has never been more accessible than it is today, so your next big adventure is easily within reach. If you’re ready to climb craggy peaks, dodge polar bears or get deep into the jungle, these intrepid destinations should be at the top of your list.