Where's hot for 2023? Check out our best holiday destinations to visit

Travel is well and truly back. After three turbulent years, the world is open and ready to be explored again and we’ve picked the best holiday destinations for you to visit in 2023.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'S EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR 2023

Whether you’re looking to stay close to home in a UK location that rivals North America's wild scenery, or you’re searching for a far-flung escape for a complete culture shock and plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities, you’re in for a treat with our selection of the best places to go in 2023.

From new flight routes to new openings, and major events taking place to the up and coming regions to explore before the crowds, you’ll want to browse our best holiday destinations to visit in the year ahead.

With the cost of living on many people’s minds, we’ve picked a Mediterranean island where you can stick to a budget this year - and it happens to be hosting one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ events of the year.

Then there's the new corners of the world that have been hard to reach for so long but will now be easy to access with direct flights. There's one South American country that is made up of more than 80 per cent rainforest and is one of the hottest eco-tourism destinations of the year, especially if contributing to the preservation of local communities is how you want to travel better in 2023.

And in Europe, it's all about breathtaking mountains, where you can go on epic rail journeys and practice the art of mindful moving, one of the top wellness travel trends of the year.

Our hot list for the year ahead takes in the islands, regions and countries to explore next. Here’s our ultimate pick of the best holiday destinations in the world for 2023.