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Exciting City Destinations You Should Visit In 2020

Exciting City Destinations You Should Visit In 2020

Sarah Clayton-Lea | | 3 minutes Read

It’s never too early to start planning your perfect holiday getaway for next year. With air travel now more affordable than ever before, those who have been bitten by the travel bug can explore more places than ever. So, here’s some top city destinations for 2020 travel inspo.

Rather than visiting cities like London and New York, that can get quite crowded at times, there are plenty of other fabulous city destinations around the world that you can explore too.

Exciting City Destinations You Should Visit In 2020

1. Salzburg, Austria

For those with an interest in European history, the charming town of Salzburg offers a delightful experience! The city will be made even more attractive in 2020 due to the fact that the famous Salzburg Festival will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. So, there will be plenty of opera, music and theatre entertainment in the city.

For the top 10 sights in Salzburg, there are also plenty of popular locations and museums to visit during your stay, one of which is Mozart’s birthplace. Salzburg was Mozart’s hometown, so you can visit ‘Hagenauer House’ where he was born which is also one of the most visited museums in Austria.

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2. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

If you’re looking for a fun-filled holiday then Las Vegas is a thrilling destination to visit in 2020! This city destination is well known for its shopping, nightlife, fine dining and entertainment. There are plenty of things to do in Las Vegas, however, the city is most famous for gambling.

It is well-known for its casinos and is known as the ‘entertainment capital of the world’. Millions of tourists visit Las Vegas each year. Most come to the city to explore world-famous locations such as the Las Vegas Strip and experience casinos like Caesars Palace, Wynn and the Bellagio.

3. Galway, Ireland

If a sense of fun, live music, and a vibrant nightlife is what you are looking for in 2020 then Galway will tick all the boxes. Next year will see the city celebrating its position as the ‘European Capital of Culture’.

There’s plenty to see and do in Galway, from visiting the variety of lively Irish pubs to talking a stroll down the Salthill Promenade. There are also many fabulous festivals held in the city that you can experience throughout the year, such as the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Film Fleadh.

4. La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz is fast becoming the go-to place for travellers. The city is vibrant, lively, and is full of great sights and food. La Paz might not be for everyone, as the city has an extreme altitude and is 3,600m above sea level. So, it might take a while to get used to the thin mountain air!

If you want to experience spectacular views of the city, then having a trip in the cable car system will give you impressive sky views of La Paz! There’s also many interesting attractions to visit in the city too. Think: the impressive Catedral Metropolitana and the interesting Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos.

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5. Dubai, UAE

There’s three main things that the city of Dubai is best known for: lively nightlife, impressive modern architecture, and luxury shopping. As the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a popular location for travellers, couples, and families.

One of the must-see buildings in the city is the famous Burj Khalifa; the tallest building in the world. It’s pretty hard to miss as it stands a massive 828m high and dominates the Dubai skyline.

There are also other impressive things to see in the city: the unique Palm Jumeirah, the famous Dubai Mall, and the beautiful Dubai Fountain. Looking for a fabulous city to explore in 2020? Dubai is one of the most popular city destinations for you to visit.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Co-founder of Big 7 Travel, Sarah created the company through her passion for championing the world's best food and travel experiences. Before her career in digital media, where she previously held roles such as Editor of Food&Wine Ireland, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry in Dublin and New York. Contact [email protected]

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