The Top 10 Best Destinations to Travel This Year

Traveling the world can be fun, but it can also be exhausting and expensive, especially if you’re not prepared ahead of time or if you go to the wrong place at the wrong time. With that in mind, here are the top 10 best destinations to travel to based on the quality of experience, variety of attractions, value for money, and overall customer satisfaction. Which destinations are on your list?

1) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

This National Park is located in Colorado and spans 325 square miles. The best times to visit this destination are during the summer or winter when the wildlife is more active and they're not as likely to hide. You can also take a scenic drive through Rocky Mountain National Park which may take up to five hours, or you can bike or hike through it. It's easy to access by taking Hwy 34 east out of Estes Park, Colorado.

2) Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

Hocking Hills State Park is a famous destination for Ohio residents and people that are traveling in the Buckeye state. Hocking Hills' most popular attraction is Old Man's Cave, an impressive gorge carved by cavers in 1874. Nature lovers love the park because of its beautiful rock formations, winding paths, and waterfalls. The Ravine Trail is one of the most popular trails among hikers, but there are many other paths for those seeking less intense exercise. Visitors can camp in Cascades Campground or stay at the Old Man's Cave Lodge if they want more amenities like hot showers and air conditioning. Hocked Hills is truly an Ohio gem!

3) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a not-so-hidden gem in Colorado. Sitting along the border of Gunnison and Montrose Counties, this canyon is full of dramatic canyon walls, lush forests, diverse wildlife, and awe-inspiring rock features that seem like something out of a science fiction novel. 

Known for its namesake gorge carved by the meandering Gunnison River at depths from 120 feet to 1,650 feet deep, this park can be described as an extremely wild place. Yet visitors flock here for easy access to breathtaking views without having to hike too far or work too hard for it. 

Black Canyon is also home to nesting bald eagles in one particular spot and diverse birdlife due to its altitude and proximity to mountain ranges.

4) Acadia National Park, Maine

Looking for a new location for this year's vacation? Check out these ten perfect destinations. If you're looking for beauty, culture, or excitement, there is an option for you! 

#1 Acadia National Park in Maine is the only place on the East Coast with mountains and beaches combined. If that doesn't sound like heaven to you, then nothing will. 

#2 Detroit is rebuilding its abandoned neighborhoods and revitalizing old buildings thanks to a multimillion-dollar investment from Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert and others. Plus, the museum in Detroit (heretofore known as the best of its kind) has just made some amazing additions over the past few years. The museum's design focuses on placing visitors at eye level with artwork and other cultural artifacts.

5) Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska: Kenai Fjords is home to some of the world's most extensive glaciers in North America and features a short but scenic half-mile trail through the Pacific coastal temperate rainforest. The diverse wildlife here includes brown bears, humpback whales, seal lions, moose, mountain goats, and more. One of the best places to see bear cubs is in Inlet Campground.

6) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Known for its geothermal features, Yellowstone National Park is a geological wonder with more than 200 hydrothermal features and three major geothermal areas. These include the famous Old Faithful Geyser that famously spouts water out every hour or so and Grand Prismatic Spring, where a rainbow sits on the surface of the emerald green water. All you need to do is make your way through Old Faithful Canyon, catch an eruption at Geyser Hill or learn about it all at Mammoth Hot Springs Museum before watching this incredible park in person. A place not just for the first-time traveler, Yellowstone offers something new each time you visit!

7) Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park in Montana is home to many beautiful glacier lakes and mountain ranges. The park was established on May 11, 1910, and has now grown into a significant destination for exploration and recreation. From late July until early September, head up north for the National Park's signature flower, the Glacier Lily which blooms along the Garden Wall area of the Continental Divide. There are plenty of trails ranging from short walks to long hikes throughout the surrounding areas as well as wildlife viewing opportunities that can be seen by boat or kayak

8) Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

For those seeking peace and tranquility, Grand Teton National Park offers visitors a more subdued experience of the wilderness. Famous for its outstanding geological formations such as the towering rock faces of Mount Moran, Big Moose, and Bullhead Mountain, it's no wonder this area has been called one of America's Best Ideas. Be sure to explore the winding paths and walking bridges that weave through this forested region which is also home to three freshwater lakes and cascading waterfalls. Though this stunning natural setting makes for spectacular hiking and camping opportunities, it also provides magnificent views across Yellowstone National Park. After exploring the grandeur of Yellowstone or another neighboring region, visitors should be sure not to miss a chance to see wildlife like bears, wolves, and moose roaming freely in their native habitat.

9) Cape Cod National Seashore (Cape Cod), Massachusetts

Cape Cod National Seashore is a must-see destination on any top ten list of the best places to travel this year. Well worth a day trip or even a weekend getaway, the cape's southern coast encompasses nearly 40 miles of spectacular beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes, and islands. The country's oldest seashore and also one of its only living shorelines - it is an invaluable coastal habitat that houses countless rare plant and animal species, as well as myriad tidal pools teeming with starfish and sea urchins.

In the middle of Cape Cod Bay sits Provincetown - renowned for its colorful artists' studios, lively restaurants, and nightlife that still preserves a much calmer pace than other popular resort destinations on this list.

10) Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park is one of the best destinations to travel to this year because it has several beautiful vistas and historical sites. Visitors will enjoy seeing these sites on a private shuttle tour or by hiking, biking, and driving through the park. One example of a popular hike is Kolob Arch, which is 28 miles round trip and only six feet tall but so beautiful that pictures cannot do it justice.