{"id":22384,"date":"2017-10-06T19:03:34","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T08:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=22384"},"modified":"2025-03-27T01:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:34:45","slug":"new-destinations-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/new-destinations-list\/","title":{"rendered":"7 new destinations to explore with Intrepid in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As much as it seems that brag-worthy travel stories dominate everyone\u2019s dinner party conversations (you know, besides politics and dating sagas), there\u2019s still a lot of world out there to discover.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even us \u2013 a nearly 30-year-old travel company with over 1,000 itineraries \u2013 are still finding new corners of the globe to get excited about. And in honor of our range of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/destinations\">new trips<\/a><\/strong> for 2025, we&#8217;ve decided to share a few of them. Yes, we&#8217;re here to shake up your bucket list and give you some different destinations to consider. After all, we&#8217;re all about spreading the benefits of tourism done right (and our love of travel) to lesser-known gems. Especially when they&#8217;re as cool and wide-ranging as rugged Mediterranean islands, colorful Chilean cities, and awe-inspiring Finnish landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of 7 noteworthy destinations we\u2019ve never been before. We hope you&#8217;ll love them as much as we do.<\/p>\n<h2>Jamaica<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22589\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22589\" class=\"wp-image-22589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamaica-istock-cacafuegos-Jamaican-food-139885773_3456x2304.jpeg\" alt=\"Jerk stand Jamaica\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamaica-istock-cacafuegos-Jamaican-food-139885773_3456x2304.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamaica-istock-cacafuegos-Jamaican-food-139885773_3456x2304-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamaica-istock-cacafuegos-Jamaican-food-139885773_3456x2304-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamaica-istock-cacafuegos-Jamaican-food-139885773_3456x2304-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A street-side jerk stand common to Jamaica<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The \u2018real\u2019 <a href=\"\/jamaica\">Jamaica<\/a> has so oft been overshadowed by stuffy all-inclusives and kitschy pop culture references (Cool Runnings, anyone?) that it\u2019s a shame some don\u2019t get to know this Caribbean gem in all its authentic glory. It\u2019s packed with natural wonders, artistic culture and food so good you may start hoarding jerk sauce in your fridge when you get home. That\u2019s why we\u2019re thrilled to have a dedicated Jamaica tour launching in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>On our new <strong>8-day Best of Jamaica trip<\/strong>, you\u2019ll get immersed in Jamaican culture \u2013 visiting a Rastafari Village and enjoying a delicious cooking class \u2013 and take in breathtaking natural beauty at Seven Mile Beach and Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon (an incredibly cool bioluminescent lake the glows a brilliant blue, no joke). And if you\u2019re worried you may let an unsavory \u201chey, mon\u201d slip in conversation, a crash course in Jamaican Patois will bring you up to speed.<\/p>\n<h2>Belarus<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22590\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22590\" class=\"wp-image-22590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/belarus-istock-Olga355-vitebsk-cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"Vitebsk Belarus church\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/belarus-istock-Olga355-vitebsk-cathedral.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/belarus-istock-Olga355-vitebsk-cathedral-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/belarus-istock-Olga355-vitebsk-cathedral-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/belarus-istock-Olga355-vitebsk-cathedral-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holy Assumption Cathedral in Vitebsk<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tucked in the middle of the former Soviet Bloc, Belarus is the shy neighbor of Russia, Ukraine, Poland and the Baltics \u2013 where Soviet, Polish, Orthodox and Jewish influences meet. Though it experienced a turbulent past, including bombings in World War II and Cold War-era Soviet control, it\u2019s a modern country that offers unspoiled national parks, architectural treasures, and a delicious European-fusion cuisine. Still shrouded in mystery, Belarus needs to be visited to be understood.<\/p>\n<p>On our new 11-day <strong>Highlights of\u00a0Belarus <\/strong>tour, you\u2019ll get acquainted with the country\u2019s unique cities, such as Minsk and Brest, and enjoy the country\u2019s scenic nature at Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park and Berezina Biosphere Reserve. Oh, and did we mention you\u2019ll spend a night in a castle?<\/p>\n<h2>Taghazout, Morocco<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22591\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22591\" class=\"wp-image-22591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/taghazout-morocco-Stock-636881260.jpg\" alt=\"Taghazout Morocco beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/taghazout-morocco-Stock-636881260.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/taghazout-morocco-Stock-636881260-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/taghazout-morocco-Stock-636881260-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/taghazout-morocco-Stock-636881260-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A quiet beach near Taghazout<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that <a href=\"\/morocco\">Morocco<\/a> is one of our most popular destinations. Sprawling Saharan sands, bustling souks, pastel-hued cities \u2013 it\u2019s definitely a charmer. And one Moroccan destination we can\u2019t wait to finally be traveling to in 2018: Taghazout. Located in southwest Morocco, Taghazout is a fishing village that\u2019s also considered the country\u2019s premier surfing destination.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t let its beachy appearance and blissed-out vibe fool you, its Berber culture, camels and Argan oil products prove it\u2019s still distinctly Moroccan. We head to Taghazout on our new <strong>8-day Morocco tour<\/strong>. So, get ready to surf (lesson included), pop by one of the town\u2019s many sleepy cafes, and unwind with a yoga session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/top-ten-morocco-attractions\/\"><strong>SURFING IN TAGHAZOUT IS ONE OF INTREPID&#8217;S TOP 10 MOROCCO EXPERIENCES; CHECK OUT THE OTHERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cyprus<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22592\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22592\" class=\"wp-image-22592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cyprus-iStock-172207129.jpg\" alt=\"Girne Cyprus castle\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cyprus-iStock-172207129.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cyprus-iStock-172207129-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cyprus-iStock-172207129-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/cyprus-iStock-172207129-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saint Hilarion Castle in Girne<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Considered one the Mediterranean\u2019s last frontiers for holiday destinations, <a href=\"\/cyprus\">Cyprus<\/a> is a small island nation with a lot of tricks up its sleeve \u2013 Girne\u2019s lively nightlife enjoyed nearby a Venetian castle, wild donkeys frolic near Karpaz\u2019s pristine stretches of beach and opulent mosques juxtapose modern skyscrapers in Lefkosa (\u2018Nicosia\u2019 to the Greeks).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a sunny \u2013 320 sunny days per years to be exact \u2013 culturally-rich country that\u2019s also a historic treasure trove. And that\u2019s exactly why we\u2019ve added Northern Cyprus to our ever-growing portfolio of destinations. On our 8-day <strong>Northern Cyprus<\/strong> tour, you\u2019ll tick off the must-dos, but also have memorable local interactions, such as spending the evening in a log cabin near a traditional Cypriot Village and learning to make bread and cheese. Who\u2019s in?<\/p>\n<h2>Valpara\u00edso, Chile<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22593\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22593\" class=\"wp-image-22593 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/valparaiso-chile-iStock-517135279.jpg\" alt=\"Valpara\u00edso Chile colorful street\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/valparaiso-chile-iStock-517135279.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/valparaiso-chile-iStock-517135279-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/valparaiso-chile-iStock-517135279-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/valparaiso-chile-iStock-517135279-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Valpara\u00edso&#8217;s many colorful streets<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chile is South America\u2019s longest country, and perhaps one of its most underrated (want proof? check out <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-destinations-chile\/\">these destinations<\/a><\/strong>). While many flock south for a quintessential Patagonia adventure, the rest of the country is deserving of some of the spotlight \u2013 Valpara\u00edso in particular. This colorful coastal city is known for its thriving art scene, bohemian culture and vibrant nightlife. Just to give you some context, it\u2019s where famous poet, Pablo Neruda, drew much of his inspiration (pretty impressive, right?).<\/p>\n<p>We were inspired too, which is why we\u2019re adding Valpara\u00edso to our new\u00a0<a href=\"\/chile\"><strong>8-day Best of\u00a0Chile trip<\/strong><\/a>. You\u2019ll wander the city\u2019s winding boulevards, watch sailors arrive at their boats at Muelle Prat (Prat Dock) and maybe even try the country\u2019s best empanada at Le Pato. Spoiler alert: it\u2019s delicious.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/guide-valparaiso-chile\/\"><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0A GUIDE TO VALPARAISO, CHILE\u2019S CITY OF ARTISTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Finnish Lapland<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22594\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22594\" class=\"wp-image-22594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finnish-lapland-iStock-157194481.jpg\" alt=\"Yll\u00e4stunturi Finland Finnish Lapland dog-sledding\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finnish-lapland-iStock-157194481.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finnish-lapland-iStock-157194481-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finnish-lapland-iStock-157194481-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finnish-lapland-iStock-157194481-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dog sledding near Yll\u00e4stunturi<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It isn\u2019t easy being grouped with fellow Scandinavian cool kids like Iceland and Sweden, but Finland is showing its muscle as a year-round destination. And not just for Helsinki (though we love it too). Finland\u2019s northernmost region, called Lapland, is the ultimate place to travel in the winter. It\u2019s effortlessly epitomizes \u2018winter wonderland\u2019 with its snow-dusted woodlands, roaming reindeer and pristine peaks.<\/p>\n<p>On our <a href=\"\/finland\"><strong>8-day Finnish Lapland tour<\/strong><\/a>, you can tick of the must-do winter activities, like dog sledding, snow-shoeing and ice fishing. You\u2019ll visit a traditional Sami family and meet their beautiful reindeer. And one of the highlights? Watching the magical display of the Northern Lights (if Mother Nature agrees, of course).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/finnish-lapland-bucket-list\/\"><strong>READ MORE:\u00a05 REASONS FINNISH LAPLAND SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Southern Japan<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22595\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22595\" class=\"wp-image-22595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/yakushima-island-southern-japan-iStock-533551617.jpg\" alt=\"Yakushima Japan bridge\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/yakushima-island-southern-japan-iStock-533551617.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/yakushima-island-southern-japan-iStock-533551617-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/yakushima-island-southern-japan-iStock-533551617-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/yakushima-island-southern-japan-iStock-533551617-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rainforest bridge in Yakushima Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ok, ok, <a href=\"\/japan\">Japan<\/a> is by no means a new destination for us. But this country is so adored it deserves to be explored in its entirety \u2013 that\u2019s why we\u2019re heading further south in 2018. Southern Japan offers traditional Japanese experiences, like experiencing Osaka\u2019s food scene and Matsuyama\u2019s Dogo Onsen, but also offers a unique mix of art, history and nature. So we thought it best to add a dedicated <strong><a href=\"\/japan\/southern-japan-experience-160299\">Southern Japan <\/a><\/strong>tour to the mix next year.<\/p>\n<p>On this 12-day itinerary, you\u2019ll island hop Shikoku, Naoshima, Kyushu and Yakushima Islands round-trip from Osaka. You&#8217;ll experience Naoshima\u2019s world class art, solemnly take in the remnants of World War II in Nagasaki, and trek through Yakushima\u2019s lush forests. What a wondrous part of the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/japan\/southern-japan-experience-160299\"><strong>GET TO KNOW THIS UNIQUE REGION ON OUR 12-DAY SOUTHERN JAPAN EXPERIENCE TOUR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can&#8217;t decide which adventure you want to have next? <a href=\"\/destinations\">Check out our wide range small group adventures.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Image credits from top to bottom: iStock\/kasto80, iStock\/cacafuegos, iStock\/Olga355, iStock\/Jacques84250, iStock\/jvoisey, iStock\/nonimatge, iStock\/jpa1999, iStock\/sara_winter)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Intrepid, we love exploring little-known corners of the globe. 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