50 Best Places to Travel in 2026

"If there's one question we hear more than any other at Travel + Leisure, it's this enduring ask. Thankfully, our staff is constantly on the move, exploring the world on assignment and on personal adventures, so we have more than a few opinions on the best places to travel now. That first-person expertise informs many of the picks on T+L's annual list of the best places to travel."

"Many of our 50 winners are places that were once difficult to reach but are becoming more accessible thanks to ambitious new infrastructure projects or increased service from airlines. We also tapped the expertise of travel-world insiders and many members of the T+L A-List to find out which big cities are the most resonant right now-and which underrated spots are serving up culinary experiences you won't find anywhere else. Of course major cultural events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Winter Olympics, and America250"

Staff vetted more than 100 nominees to identify 50 standout travel destinations for the coming year. Many winners were once difficult to reach but are becoming more accessible due to ambitious infrastructure projects and increased airline service. Travel-world insiders and members of a travel A-List influenced selections, highlighting both resonant big cities and underrated spots with unique culinary scenes. Major cultural events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Winter Olympics, and America250 shaped several choices. Recommendations span motivations from adrenaline-fueled activities to relaxed beach time and immersive cultural experiences, offering varied reasons to visit each destination.

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