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.

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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.

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.

Our favorites from the Best of the World 2026 Your Shot Challenge

National Geographic looked at more than 3,000 Instagram posts for our recent hashtag challenge to find the 10 most inspiring travel photos from our readers.

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    • 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.

    • 2022

    25 amazing journeys for 2022

    We’re ready to explore again. Here are the best adventures for the year ahead.

    • 2021

    Destinations on the rise for 2021

    25 amazing places to inspire future journeys and remind us why we love to travel.