These are the top 20 destinations to visit in 2020 - and a surprising Scottish city makes the cut

Are you visiting any of these places next year?placeholder image
Are you visiting any of these places next year?

If you’ve already begun planning your holidays for 2020 but aren’t sure where to go, Airbnb has released its list of top 20 destinations to travel to next year.

Included in the list is a mix of classic holiday destinations, lesser known locations and one surprising Scottish city.

Known for its breweries, many of which offer tours. It also has the Harley-Davidson Museum overlooking the Menomonee River, which boasts beautiful classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis'.placeholder image
Known for its breweries, many of which offer tours. It also has the Harley-Davidson Museum overlooking the Menomonee River, which boasts beautiful classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis'.
An industrial port city in northern Spain, this city is surrounded by stunning green mountains. It's famed for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, designed by Frank Gehry.placeholder image
An industrial port city in northern Spain, this city is surrounded by stunning green mountains. It's famed for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, designed by Frank Gehry.
Home to some of Thailand's most treasured Khmer relics, its best known monument is the Phanom Rung complex. As well as ancient ruins, this province has also become a sporting hotspot.placeholder image
Home to some of Thailand's most treasured Khmer relics, its best known monument is the Phanom Rung complex. As well as ancient ruins, this province has also become a sporting hotspot.
Northwest of Melbourne, this suburb of Sunbury is a great spot to visit thanks to its wildlife, wineries and Victorian-era architecture. It's the birthplace of cricket's most famous trophy - The Ashes.placeholder image
Northwest of Melbourne, this suburb of Sunbury is a great spot to visit thanks to its wildlife, wineries and Victorian-era architecture. It's the birthplace of cricket's most famous trophy - The Ashes.
Perfect for travellers looking for something off the beaten track, this country has some of the best preserved and most incredible forests in Europe.placeholder image
Perfect for travellers looking for something off the beaten track, this country has some of the best preserved and most incredible forests in Europe.
Xi'an is best known as the home of the terracotta warriors, with it's huge collection of prehistoric clay soldiers that were discovered by local farmers in 1974. In 2020, the city will introduce nighttime tours throughout Xi'anplaceholder image
Xi'an is best known as the home of the terracotta warriors, with it's huge collection of prehistoric clay soldiers that were discovered by local farmers in 1974. In 2020, the city will introduce nighttime tours throughout Xi'an
This city has made a name for itself as a culinary hub in Oregon, the perfect destination for foodie travellers. It's also a track and field destination, welcoming athletes in 2020 for the national qualifying trialsplaceholder image
This city has made a name for itself as a culinary hub in Oregon, the perfect destination for foodie travellers. It's also a track and field destination, welcoming athletes in 2020 for the national qualifying trials
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, Luxembourg has a lot to offer, with its forested hills, medieval castles, beautiful villages and amazing vineyardsplaceholder image
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, Luxembourg has a lot to offer, with its forested hills, medieval castles, beautiful villages and amazing vineyards
Sometimes left in the shadow of Mexico City, Mexico's second city Guadalajara is gaining in popularity. With colonial architecture, a wealth of festivals and museums, this city should not be forgotten aboutplaceholder image
Sometimes left in the shadow of Mexico City, Mexico's second city Guadalajara is gaining in popularity. With colonial architecture, a wealth of festivals and museums, this city should not be forgotten about
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