From a Resurgent Puerto Rico to the Mexican Hamptons, the 13 Best Places to Travel in 2019

A new year brings with it resolutions, a fresh start, and—for travel junkies—a new crop of bucket-list destinations. In 2019, we’ve got our eye on a globe-full of noteworthy spots, each timely for its own reasons. Some, like Cambodia and Tunisia, are enjoying an influx of eye-catching luxury hotels, while others—like Matera, Zimbabwe, and Ireland’s north—are in the spotlight for cultural or political reasons, and some of our favorite spots in the Caribbean warrant extra love as they emerge refreshed and ready for business. Whatever draws you to explore a destination for the first time—or see how it’s changed since your last visit—there’s something in these 13 global standouts that’s sure to inspire plenty of 2019 travel.