Lonely Planet's 'Best In Travel 2017' released tonight

Waiheke was highly rated in last year's 'Lonely Planet' rankings. Photo / Getty Images

At 9pm tonight, Lonely Planet releases globally its 12th annual collection of the 'Best In Travel' for the coming year.

At 9pm tonight, Lonely Planet releases globally its 12th annual collection of the world's best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead, in the Best In Travel 2017.

We're hoping New Zealand gets some accolades after its success in Best In Travel 2016 — last year Waiheke Island was named the world's top 5 region to visit.

Go to nzherald.co.nz/travel tonight at 9pm to find out who this year's lucky winners are.

Meanwhile, we want to hear from you. What are your picks for must-visit destinations in 2017? What place do you think is the best in the world?

Send in your picks, in 200 words or less, and we'll publish them in upcoming issues of Travel.