In that spirit, a high five for Estonia: this is the Baltic nation’s first showing in our awards, with impressive scores for its slow-burn culture and outdoor activities. Such natural wonders drew just over five million international visitors to Chile in 2024, each returning home with awe-inspiring tales of the country’s incredible scale and contrast. From the Atacama Desert, where salt flats shimmer under breathtakingly starry skies, to the Central Valley, Chile’s most prominent wine-producing region, there are enough experiences across the land to make a shoestring tour feel like several individual adventures.