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The best places in the world to travel to in 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.Discover our past years' picks
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.