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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.Explore each destination
- Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026
- Portugal’s history comes alive in this little-known townPortugal’s history comes alive in this little-known town
- This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026
- Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026
- Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026
- Why Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated citiesWhy Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated cities
- Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of QuébecGo beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec
- Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026
- Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026
- Why Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road tripWhy Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip
- Hull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spiritHull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spirit
- Everyone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should youEveryone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should you
- Yamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secretYamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secret
- Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.
- This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026
- Witness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan parkWitness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan park
- Why 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capitalWhy 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capital
- This Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—storyThis Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—story
- Fiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South PacificFiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South Pacific
- Why Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout regionWhy Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout region
- Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026
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