Where to go in 2026

Würzburg, Germany (Fodor’s Go List 2026)

Afar Best Places to travel in 2026

Afar’s list explores 24 less touristed and often overlooked destinations. It includes Adelaide, Bucharest, Eleuthera Islands, Lakipela and East Antarctica, among others. Check out the list here: https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-places-to-travel-in-2026.

American Express Trending Destinations

The American Express list is based on 2025 travel bookings by its card members as well as the travel trends observed by Amex travel consultants worldwide. These trending places include Killarney, Marbella, Malaga, Marrakech, Panama City and no surpirse, Las Vegas, among others. https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/discover/get-inspired/trending-destinations.

Conde Nast Traveler Best Places to go in 2026

Conde Nast’s list includes places that “already feel familiar and yet are imbued with fresh life” like HongKong. Get to know the places on the list here: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-places-to-go-in-2026.

Fodor's Go List 2026

https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2026

Lonely Planet Best in Travel

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel

National Geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/travel-adventures-best-trips-to-book-2026

New York Times 52 Places to go in 2026

The much awaited NY Times list includes the American Revolutionary trail to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA as well as other places throughout the country like Big Sur in California. The list goes on to include Armenia, Bangkok, Warsaw and more. Follow this link to read more about it: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2026.html

Travel and Leisure Best Places to go 2026

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-go-2026-11840319

Fodor's No List 2026 Fodor has done well to make travelers aware of the plight of many popular destinations which are suffering from environmental and infrastructure strains and overtourism. This year the list includes Antarctica, Glacier National Park, Jungfrau Region in Switzerland, etc. Fodor’s suggests that we travel responsibly, that we be mindful of our environmental and social footprints and choose alternative destinations. For more on this No List, check this link: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/no-list-2026.

Wherever you plan to go in 2026, have fun and safe travels!

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