The most anticipated events of 2024: What places to choose for travelling

Travel industry experts have already identified the main trends that will determine the 2024 tourist season. The top of the most popular beach vacations, which are already doomed to success in the new year, has been published.

This year, France is marked by outstanding sporting events as several other significant performances are planned in addition to the Olympic Games. Among other things, Marseille is preparing for outstanding football matches and sailing races: tickets for Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port cost from £3,535, Sports.yahoo writes.

Another notable location in 2024 is the Whale Trail in New Zealand. The Kawatiri Coastal Trail runs along a spectacular stretch of the west coast with views of a high ridge overlooking seal and penguin colonies. Tourists can also follow the 210-kilometre migration route of these amazing creatures. There are still tickets available for departure in May: the trip will cost from £1,350 (full board, including bike rental, but excluding flights).

Recently, the Mandalay beach region on the island of Lombok in Indonesia has been increasingly referred to as the "new Bali". This region is attracting more and more tourists after the local airport was modernized and boutique hotels are now opening along the sand. It is not surprising that the Holiday Pirates travel deals site has chosen Lombok as one of the hottest destinations in 2024. For example, a week at the Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort costs from £1,232 per room, including international flights.

The southwestern coast, which stretches around the southernmost points of the UK, is gaining popularity among tourists. Travellers are offered self-catering accommodation in the area, but Luxury Coastal still has a three-bedroom summer apartment with incredible sea views by the path at Penlee Point in Cornwall available from £2,339 per week.

Fort Worth is called a real cowboy city in Texas. Here you can visit rodeos and local saloons. The region is surrounded by theatres and museums and offers luxurious hotels and restaurants. Local establishments serve steaks straight from the ranch, and live music from local musicians plays weekly. Double rooms start at £480 per night.

The Faro region of Portugal offers the best vacation in the world, according to authoritative research data from 2022 to 2023. This is not least due to the fact that airfares have recently fallen by 24 percent. For example, a week at the local 3HB Hotel (the only five-star hotel in the city) during the May half-term costs from £887 for a family of four, including airfare.

One of the annual trends is travelling to Japan during the cherry blossom season. This ritual is already becoming a legend on social media, but after a significant increase in tourists, it is becoming increasingly difficult to see them. Therefore, it is not surprising that many operators have stopped selling such themed trips. At the same time, some companies offer small, limited group tours during the flowering season, including a 14-day trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone National Park, and Kanazawa. Prices start at £7,300, including sightseeing, but without flights.

There has also been a recent increase in demand for trips to the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka, which is on the hot list of every tour operator. It is noted that in 2023, tourism in this country increased by 153.5% year-on-year. Red Savannah offers nine nights in Sri Lanka from £6,225, including airfare and most meals.

Morocco is also on the list of hot deals. Tourists still have the opportunity to get one of the last places on a week-long trip to Marrakech in April or November. The trip includes cooking classes, yoga, and Pilates, as well as time to explore the city (from £2,199 for full board, excluding flights).

Finally, another interesting destination is the so-called Athens Riviera. This is a stretch of coastline stretching south of the city, which is firmly established on the tourist map thanks to many new hotels, trendy suburbs and convenient public transportation lines connecting the area with attractions.