Lonely PlanetOct 20, 2026
12 Most Underrated Travel Destinations to Visit in 2027
Skip the most popular travel destinations for these underrated alternatives recommended by Lonely Planet staff.
19 things in this story
- Balaton SoundFestivalelectronic music festival in Siófok
- Elsewhere
- Trans Bhutan TrailTrailBhutan403km trekking route
- Taktshang Goemba (Tiger’s Nest)SightBhutancliffside monastery
- Île d’YeuNeighborhoodVendée, Franceisland for bike rides
- Le Banc de SardinesRestaurantVendée, Francelocal favorite for sardines
- Anastasia State ParkSightSt. Augustine, United Statesgorgeous white sand beach along the Atlantic
- Narikala FortressSightTbilisi, Georgiafortress accessible by cable car
- AbanotubaniNeighborhoodTbilisi, Georgiaarea known for sulfur baths
- SzigligetSightLake Balaton, Hungarycastle dotted around the lake
- Lake HévízSightLake Balaton, Hungaryworld's largest natural medicinal thermal lake
- India's NortheastNeighborhoodGuwahati, Indiaregion offering a fuller, truer picture of India
- Manas National ParkSightGuwahati, Indianature and wildlife area
- KazirangaSightGuwahati, Indiahome to one-horned rhinos
- Ōpuke Thermal SpaSightMethven, New Zealandoasis of calm with adults-only area
- Rakaia GorgeSightMethven, New Zealandlocation for jetboating
- Mt HuttSightMethven, New Zealandski area
- Washpen FallsTrailMethven, New Zealandthree-hour hike through ecosystems
- Jhomolhari Base CampTrailBhutan
- Snowman TrekTrailBhutan