Romania seems poised to become a bigger tourist attraction in 2025 after being recommended as a stellar destination by Vogue and CNN. Both publications signal that their choice for Romania was determined by the overtourism noticed in other locations. “The lifestyle editors at Vogue thought long and hard about the best places to travel in 2025.
Interest in globetrotting is at an all-time high, but so is overtourism,” the editorial team at Vogue says in the opening of its . The well-known monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine, which put Romania at the top of its 10-destination list, argues that the country is finally stepping out of the shadow of its tumultuous 20th-century history. “It’s one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, its gastronomic and cultural scenes are thriving, and it’s that rare country that truly has it all—from the buzzing arts scene in Cluj-Napoca to awe-inspiring hikes in the Carpathian Mountains, from Black Sea beaches on its eastern coast to the world-class museums of its capital, Bucharest,” says Liam Hess for Vogue.
The author argues that there has never been a better moment to visit Romania. Aside from Bucharest, he also recommends touring Transylvania, “and not just for those Dracula-worthy medieval castles. There’s a whole world of luxurious (and well-priced) outdoor and wellness-oriented stays to explore, from long-time favorite Bethlen Estates to newcomer Matca, which offers everything from beekeeping lessons .