2017 is slowly coming to a close, which means it's time to start brainstorming your travel plans for next year. Lonely Planet just released its Best in Travel for 2018, a comprehensive guide that includes the top 10 cities, countries, and regions to visit in the new year, as well as best value trips. From the Italian cave city of Matera to the colorful Mexican town of Guanajuato, here are the destinations that should make it onto your travel bucket list next year.
Words by Sarah Schmalbruch at Insider
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