2025 has just begun and what better way to kick off the new year than by adding a few trips to the calendar?

Life is short and the world is wide. There is no better time than the present to explore the places you've always wanted to see, so let's get planning!

If you find it difficult to narrow down travel destinations for the year because there are simply so many to choose from, look no further than Travel + Leisure's list of the 50 best travel destinations in the world.

Per the list, the three best places to visit in Florida in 2025 are Universal Orlando Resort and Sanibel Island. These standout destinations were also named among the 50 best places to visit across the globe.

Here's what Travel + Leisure had to say about the Florida destinations named among the best places to visit in the world for 2025:

Universal:

"Universal Orlando Resort’s massive expansion will add Universal Epic Universe, a state-of-the-art park with five new lands featuring classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein, Nintendo franchises like Mario, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and more innovative new experiences, from immersive dining to cutting-edge roller coasters. Epic Universe is slated to open in May 2025, with Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, joining the theme park resort’s top-tier Signature Collection of on-property stays. But first, in early 2025, two more — Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort — will join the portfolio of Universal’s eight existing properties."

Sanibel Island:

"It’s been two years since this island, along with places including Captiva and Fort Myers, were devastated by Hurricane Ian. Since then — and in spite of Hurricane Milton in 2024 — this Gulf Coast destination has made a remarkable comeback. Restaurants, shops, and attractions have reopened with new facades and shiny new interiors; hotels like Sanibel Island Beach Resort are welcoming guests, and others, like the condo rentals at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, are reopening in phases."

For a continued list of the best places on Earth to travel to this year, check out Travel + Leisure's full report.

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