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Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year, marking the tenth year of this recognition program. Thailand was selected for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and blend of tradition with modern innovation. The country offers diverse experiences across regions, from Bangkok's cutting-edge food scene and vibrant LGBTQ+ community to 1,430 islands including Koh Samui, which will host the upcoming season of HBO's The White Lotus. The destination features luxury resorts, wildlife conservation efforts, particularly for Asian elephants, and cultural hubs like Isan. A comprehensive guide will be available in Travel + Leisure's December/January 2025 issue.

Travel + Leisure ha nominato Thailandia come la Destinazione dell'Anno 2025, segnando il decimo anno di questo programma di riconoscimento. La Thailandia è stata scelta per il suo ricco patrimonio culturale, la scena culinaria dinamica e la fusione di tradizione e innovazione moderna. Il paese offre esperienze diverse in tutte le regioni, dalla scena gastronomica all'avanguardia di Bangkok e dalla vivace comunità LGBTQ+ a 1.430 isole tra cui Koh Samui, che ospiterà la prossima stagione di The White Lotus di HBO. La destinazione presenta resort di lusso, sforzi di conservazione della fauna selvatica, in particolare per gli elefanti asiatici, e centri culturali come Isan. Una guida completa sarà disponibile nel numero di dicembre/gennaio 2025 di Travel + Leisure.

Travel + Leisure ha nombrado a Tailandia como la Destino del Año 2025, marcando el décimo año de este programa de reconocimiento. Tailandia fue seleccionada por su rico patrimonio cultural, su dinámica escena culinaria y su combinación de tradición e innovación moderna. El país ofrece experiencias diversas a lo largo de sus regiones, desde la innovadora oferta gastronómica de Bangkok y su vibrante comunidad LGBTQ+, hasta 1,430 islas, incluyendo Koh Samui, que albergará la próxima temporada de The White Lotus de HBO. El destino cuenta con resorts de lujo, esfuerzos de conservación de la vida silvestre, especialmente para los elefantes asiáticos, y centros culturales como Isan. Una guía completa estará disponible en el número de diciembre/enero de 2025 de Travel + Leisure.

Travel + Leisure태국2025 올해의 여행지로 선정했습니다. 이번 선정은 10주년을 기념합니다. 태국은 풍부한 문화유산과 다채로운 요리 장면, 전통과 현대 혁신의 조화를 이룬 점에서 선택되었습니다. 이 나라는 방콕의 최첨단 음식 문화와 활기찬 LGBTQ+ 커뮤니티부터 HBO The White Lotus의 다음 시즌을 호스팅할 코사무이 등 1,430개의 섬까지 다양한 경험을 제공합니다. 이 목적지는 고급 리조트, 아시아 코끼리를 위한 야생 동물 보존 노력, 그리고 이산과 같은 문화 중심지를 제공합니다. 포괄적인 가이드는 2025년 12월/1월호의 Travel + Leisure에서 제공될 예정입니다.

Travel + Leisure a désigné la Thaïlande comme Destination de l'Année 2025, marquant ainsi la dixième année de ce programme de reconnaissance. La Thaïlande a été choisie pour son riche patrimoine culturel, sa scène culinaire dynamique et son mélange de traditions et d'innovations modernes. Le pays offre des expériences diversifiées à travers ses régions, de la scène gastronomique à la pointe de Bangkok et de sa communauté LGBTQ+ vibrante à 1 430 îles, dont Koh Samui, qui accueillera la prochaine saison de The White Lotus sur HBO. Cette destination propose des complexes hôteliers de luxe, des efforts de conservation de la faune, en particulier pour les éléphants asiatiques, et des centres culturels comme l'Isan. Un guide complet sera disponible dans le numéro de décembre/janvier 2025 de Travel + Leisure.

Travel + Leisure hat Thailand als Reiseziel des Jahres 2025 benannt und damit das zehnte Jahr dieses Anerkennungsprogramms eingeläutet. Thailand wurde wegen seines reichen kulturellen Erbes, der dynamischen Gastronomieszene und der Verschmelzung von Tradition und moderner Innovation ausgewählt. Das Land bietet in verschiedenen Regionen vielfältige Erlebnisse, von der innovativen Gastronomie Bangkoks und der lebhaften LGBTQ+-Gemeinschaft bis zu 1.430 Inseln, darunter Koh Samui, das die kommende Staffel von HBOs The White Lotus beherbergen wird. Das Ziel bietet luxuriöse Resorts, Bemühungen zum Schutz der Tierwelt, insbesondere für asiatische Elefanten, und kulturelle Zentren wie Isan. Ein umfassender Leitfaden wird in der Dezember/Januar 2025 Ausgabe von Travel + Leisure erhältlich sein.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year. Known for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and a seamless blend of tradition with modern innovation, Thailand is a must-visit destination for travelers in the year ahead. This is the tenth year Travel + Leisure editors have selected a Destination of the Year, with previous honorees including Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan.

"We are thrilled to recognize Thailand as our Destination of the Year for 2025," said Jacqui Gifford, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure. "Whether visitors are exploring Bangkok's cutting-edge culinary scene, relaxing on one of the country's 1,430 islands, or experiencing its renowned hospitality with some of the best luxury hotels in the world, Thailand offers a unique adventure for every type of traveler."

Thailand's diverse regions offer travelers a mix of artistic inspiration, natural beauty, and off-the-beaten-path adventures. The capital, Bangkok, shines as a cultural powerhouse, renowned for its dynamic food scene and vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Beyond the bustling city, Thailand's islands–including the world famous Koh Samui, home to the forthcoming season of HBO's The White Lotus–offer tranquil escapes and luxury resorts. Phang Nga Bay is known for breathtaking views of limestone karst formations, while the cultural hub of Isan in the northeast showcases artistic contributions that have influenced the broader creative scene in Thailand. Additionally, the country remains committed to wildlife conservation, particularly in its efforts to protect endangered Asian elephants, which visitors can witness firsthand at various sanctuaries.

A comprehensive guide to everything Thailand has to offer—from the family-friendly hotel offerings to the vast island network and more—is available now at TravelandLeisure.com, and will be featured in the cover story of the December/January 2025 issue, available on newsstands on November 22.

Citi® / AAdvantage® is the presenting sponsor of Travel + Leisure's 2025 Destination of the Year program. As part of the sponsorship, Travel + Leisure will host a special event for cardmembers celebrating the winning destination.

ABOUT TRAVEL + LEISURE

Travel + Leisure is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive travel lifestyle content anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of discovering the cultural pleasures the world has to offer, from art and design to shopping and style to food and drink. Travel + Leisure connects with its audience across platforms including the U.S. flagship and four international print editions, digital channels, the annual World's Best franchise and more. Launched in 1971, Travel + Leisure is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family and is owned by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL).

 

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FAQ

Why did Travel + Leisure choose Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year?

Travel + Leisure selected Thailand for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, blend of tradition with modern innovation, and diverse offerings from luxury resorts to wildlife conservation, making it appealing to all types of travelers.

Where can readers find Travel + Leisure's comprehensive guide to Thailand?

The comprehensive guide will be available on TravelandLeisure.com and in the December/January 2025 issue, hitting newsstands on November 22.

Which HBO show will be filmed in Thailand's Koh Samui?

The upcoming season of HBO's The White Lotus will be filmed in Koh Samui, Thailand.

How many islands does Thailand have according to Travel + Leisure?

According to Travel + Leisure, Thailand has 1,430 islands.

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