Recommendations from British travel bloggers. Unmissable destinations for 2025

From Baltic beaches to African eco-lodges, several well-known British travel experts reveal their own personal travel plans for the year ahead.

The British from The Telegraph talk about next year’s destinations, and for that they turned to several tourism experts. The Baltic countries are Chris Leadbeater’s recommendation for the summer of 2025. In his opinion, Estonia is a solution to the popular Mediterranean destinations. Estonia has a big advantage, he says.

“Estonia – to escape the heat of the Mediterranean”

I’m rarely happier than during a two-week summer on a Greek island, says the blogger. “I need little more than a quiet waterfront taverna, a view of gently rocking boats and a glass jug of local red wine to feel satisfied. But more and more, I also feel the need for shelter and shade. Having spent at least a week in Crete, Rhodes, Evia and Corfu over the past half decade, and feeling the sun beating down uncomfortably at times at different times, I began to wonder if it wasn’t time to seek out cooler climes “, he says.

Finally, Chris Leadbeater visited Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Away from the hot Mediterranean air, the Baltic countries, like Poland, are on the Brits’ favorites when it comes to the east and north of the continent.

“A few years ago I visited Estonia in mid-January and made my way west to the coast, 20 miles outside of Tallinn (…). True, it was winter, so there was no one on the beach at Laulasmaa. There was, however, a little snow on the sand and an inevitable cold wind. I found myself wondering what the same stretch of coast would look like in August – and if the same wind would make the temperature roughly ideal” said Chris Leadbeater. However, he will not give up the islands of the Egge Sea altogether. The compromise solution would be, he adds, to go to Greece only in October.

“Norfolk – for a break back to nature”

“A cozy cabin will welcome me every time. I can’t resist this”, says another British expert, Sarah Baxter

“But in 2025 I’m particularly keen to hole up in one of two sites at Wendling Beck, 2,000 acres of little-visited farmland in mid-Norfolk that belong to nature“, he adds.

Commenting for The Telegraph, Sarah Baxter mentions that there are over 70 species of birds, orchid meadows and thriving wetlands to explore.

“The cabins themselves look divine: all exposed wood, log burners and lovely throws, plus an outside bathroom under a very dark sky. There are also a number of tantalizing experiences,” says Baxter. Hunting is on the blogger’s list as a civic activist who uses many of the environmentalist clichés.

“So good food, eco-luxe vibes, genuine sustainability: all my boxes were ticked. For two people, these are offered by Kip Hideaways from £170 per night.”

“El Hierro – for volcanic scenery, brilliant walks and good food”

Sunny Spain is winking at the British in 2025. Ben Ross comes with the recommendation of El Hierro, in the Canary Islands.

“Last year I went on a hike to La Gomera, one of the two islands in the Canary Islands that I hadn’t visited before. It proved to be a revelation, offering stunning journeys through volcanic landscapes that soared up or plunged into palm-fringed barrancas (keyways). And when I wasn’t marching in the open air or eating hearty portions of pan con almogrote (bread with a fiery paste made with hard cheese and peppers), I was swimming on deserted black-sand beaches or visiting villages that seemed to slide gently into the sea.”Ross said.

“So for the 2025 walking holiday there is only one real option: El Hierro, the last Canary Island on my list and the most south-westerly and smallest of the group (unless you include La Graciosa, near Lanzarote, which is really too small to count).“

Volcanic landscapes, brilliant views and tasty, rustic food are some of the guarantees of this stay.

“The Netherlands – for art, cycling and sentimentality”

Gavin Haines has another option – the Netherlands. Bicycles and the ferry are staples in the country until recently called Holland.

“We will take our bikes on the ferry from Harwich, sleep on the way to the North Sea and wake up in Hoek van Holland. From there, it’s a short but scenic ride along the coast to The Hague – supposedly “the best place in the world to cycle” – where we’ll make sandcastles on Scheveningen Beach, visit the Girl with Vermeer’s pearl earring and we’ll go on safari in Westduinpark’ it’s Haines’ recommendation.

It’s hard to think of a better destination for a family vacation, Haines assures. And even if the Netherlands isn’t famous for its sunny weather, it makes up for it in other ways

“It won’t be any sunnier or warmer than here (probably a good thing), but the Netherlands is not a good weather destination. Kids will love the canal cruises, museums and ubiquitous playgrounds. They’ll love the waffles and fries we’ll all be eating. And they’ll happily ride off on their bike seats as we skip across the cobblestones, giving us a rare moment to stop for something cold on a canalside porch. We’ll stay in Delft, a short walk from The Hague, because it’s nice and for sentimentality’s sake; there we discovered that we will be parents”, adds Haines.

“Bahrain – for world-class snorkelling”

The Arabian Peninsula is not necessarily famous for its fauna. Among the few animals are camels and hawks, says Plush Hazel. But it is only an appearance. In reality, there is a special fauna in the waters that bathe the hot sandy beaches.

“The island nation of Bahrain is renowned in diving and snorkelling circles for its dolphins, sea turtles and whale sharkssays Hazel.

“Bahrain has been on my bucket list for years and I plan to visit in the spring – finally. I’m hoping to stay at the new Hawar Resort by Mantis, which opens in December: an eco-resort in the Hawar Islands Reserve, south of the mainland. The area is praised by UNESCO for ‘true wilderness’, so strictly managed sustainability is the key to Mantis Hotel. I will spend my days snorkeling, paddleboarding, bird watching and flopping on its white sands. A slice of paradise, mine“, he concludes.

“Herefordshire – for family fun away from the crowds”

“All my ambitious travel plans are on hold for now. Why? Because I have two little girls, three years old and one year old. I hear from parents who claim that faraway adventures with young children are not only possible, but enjoyable. They must have reserves of patience that less wild offspring do not possess. So no road trips through California or safaris in Botswana. Instead we go to Herefordshire”, begins Oliver Smith’s plea.

Next, Smith comes up with an argument. “As one of the least crowded counties in England, behind only Northumberland and Cumbria, with beautiful villages and hills largely undiscovered by the masses, it sounds like just the ticket. How much I’ll be able to explore while keeping Margot and Bella happy remains to be seen, but at least I’ll be enjoying Ledbury lunches and stocking up on plenty of cider and other goodies from the farm shops in region (they need all the support they can get) to enjoy them when the little girls have gone to bed,” adds Smith.

Also on the list are the Hop Shop, where donkeys and sheep roam outside, as well as a hot tub, but also an arcade, which Smith believes should please everyone.

“Belgium – for my favorite seaside resort”

William Cook recommends Belgium, although the British generally prefer Mediterranean countries. Little or not at all known to Romanians, the Dutch resort De Haan is his favorite.

“While other Brits jet off to the Mediterranean for their summer holidays, I’ll be taking a short trip to my favorite seaside resort, De Haan. This beautiful Flemish city is popular with Belgian, Dutch and German visitors, but most Brits have never heard of it. So although it’s only a few hours away by car or train (via LeShuttle or Eurostar), it actually feels much more foreign than many beach resorts further afield”says Cook.

Belgian quality beer, beaches and fries are among the attractions of the place. De Haan has another argument: it is very close to Bruges, a jewel city of Europe. Instead, the weather can be nasty, he warns.

“A cluster of fin-de-siècle villas, surrounded by windswept dunes, De Haan has been spared the towering eyesores that blight many other resorts along this stretch of coast. It’s attractive and atmospheric, with lots of decent, unpretentious restaurants serving the best frite moules I’ve ever tasted, great ice cream and a superb range of Belgian beers. The sandy beach is fun for families and historic Bruges is only 12 miles away. The weather can be unpleasant, but coming here feels like a little adventure – so different, but so close to home.”

“St Louis – for a window to the Midwest”

“Top on my travel agenda for 2025 is a trip to St. Louis, Missouri’s largest metropolitan area. I’m drawn there by my closest friend, who recently moved there for work after a stint in Washington DC, but I’m also intrigued by the opportunity to investigate part of the vast American West , which I have ignored for a long time”, says Gemma Knight-Gilani.

The ingredients of St Louis are, says Gemma, lots of history, an easygoing energy, dynamic creative obscenity, beautiful buildings and even a city park bigger than Manhattan

“Costa Brava – for quiet beaches and delicious seafood”

Costa Brava, the well-known tourist area in Spain, is Nick Trend’s recommendation. The spectacular landscapes that stretch all the way to Spain’s border with France and beyond recommend it, as does the delicious seafood.

“It’s been more than two decades since I last explored the Costa Brava, but I still have vivid memories of the spectacular series of bays and beaches, rocky cliffs that stretch north from Barcelona to the French border. (Also, it’s hard to forget the incredibly delicious seafood caught fresh from the glistening Mediterranean.) Even some of the larger, more developed Catalan resorts, like Tossa del Mar, managed it, at least the last time I visited. been there, to preserve both its historic character and aesthetics in a way that few of the other Spanish coasts have managed to do. I really hope that hasn’t changed. And instead of flying through Barcelona, ​​I will instead take the scenic route through Girona – and spend a few nights exploring that medieval treasure before heading for the coast.”explains Nick Trend.