"Every year, the entire staff of National Geographic writers, explorers, photographers get together to decide the best places to visit in the year to come. It's like the world's most qualified travel company is giving you advice for free. Getting there, now that will cost you although for 2026's picks, some destinations for U.S. residents are easier to reach than you might think."
"Our annual Best of the World feature will inspire you to explore Spain's Basque Country beyond a total solar eclipse, hike a coast-to-coast trail in South Korea, plan a road trip on America's iconic Route 66, or celebrate 800 years of maritime history in England, write the magazine's staff. Domestically, places that made the list include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (impressive arts and culture); Maui, Hawaii (recovering after the 2023 wildfires) and the Badlands of North Dakota (the soon-to-open Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library)."
National Geographic's Best of the World list names 25 top travel destinations for 2026, balancing international highlights and accessible U.S. picks. Selections span cultural, natural, and historic experiences including Spain's Basque Country beyond a total solar eclipse, a coast-to-coast hiking trail in South Korea, an iconic Route 66 road trip, and celebrations of 800 years of maritime history in England. Domestic entries feature Pittsburgh (arts and culture), Maui (recovering after 2023 wildfires), and the Badlands of North Dakota tied to the soon-to-open Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The full list also includes The Dolomites, Milan; Vancouver; Beijing; Rabat; Hull; Manila; Akagera; Oulu; and Coastal Oaxaca.
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