1 Alberta Canada
Dotted with more than 600 lakes, and the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks with glaciers in the west and Waterton Glacier International Peace Park in the south, Alberta is home to some of the most scenic regions in Canada. The glaciers and turquoise lakes of Banff and Jasper National Parks are enthralling in summer. In winter, this region offers some of the best skiing in Canada. Banff is abundant in wildlife, with grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, caribou, and elk; sightings are common when driving along the main highway that runs through the park. Yet another aspect of an Alberta visit is indigenous tourism, a more immersive experience that allows travellers to directly interact with the indigenous population and hear their authentic stories. travelalberta.com
2 AlUla Saudi Arabia
Stunning natural rock formations and gorgeous canyons characterise AlUla, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. This ancient region’s unique cultural and historical past has been traced back 2,00,000 years, making it a melting pot of societies from the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean region, and central Asia. A hidden gem until recently, AlUla deserves a top slot in your bucket list. With the finest luxury hotels set amidst beautiful, rustic locales and a chock-a-block events calendar for 2023, the Royal Commission for AlUla ensures enough reasons to visit for every traveller. Noteworthy events in 2023 include Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo 2023 (January 27-28), Saudi Arabia Cycling Tour (February 1-5), AZIMUTH music festival (September 22-25), and AlUla Wellness Festival (September 26-October 16). experiencealula.com
3 PhuQuoc Vietnam
Better airline connectivity with Vietnam has given travellers from India the opportunity to cover a greater swathe of this South East Asian neighbour, going beyond Ho
