Best of the World
National Geographic’s Best of the World highlights the most exciting, meaningful, and forward-thinking destinations, experiences, and travel trends across the globe each year.
These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World
- Best New Hotels
These Are the 20 Best New Hotels in the World
From a reimagined 18th-century villa in Malta to a mountain paradise near Yellowstone National Park, these just-opened and reopened hotels are unique, chic, and guaranteed to be worth the journey.
- Best Wellness
These Are the Best Wellness Experiences in the World for 2026
Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff and contributors for their favorite places to escape the stress and noise of the world. Here are their picks.
The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2026
- Best of the World 2026
The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2026
From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers.Explore Each Destination
Best of the World with Antoni Porowski
Best of the World with Antoni Porowski premieres June 7 at 9/8c on National Geographic and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
See where Antoni traveled in each episode
Discover our past years' picks
- 2025
The 25 Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2025
From luxury train journeys through Malaysia to hiking an active volcano in Guatemala, discover this year’s must-see destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s explorers, photographers, and editors.
- 2024
20 of the Coolest Travel Adventures for 2024
From a horseback safari in Kenya to river rafting in West Virginia, here’s our ranked list of the top travel experiences right now.
- 2023
25 Breathtaking Places and Experiences for 2023
Looking for your next adventure? You’ll find it on our annual list of the world’s best destinations for travelers.