The Best Places to Go in 2026
Below, we present our guide to the must-visit destinations for the year ahead. All you need to do? Pack your bags.
Destinations
The Best Places to Go in 2026
For quiet coastal paradises, contemporary design cities, and new ways to travel far, far away.
Destinations
The Best Places to Go in Central & South America in 2026
For colorful design hotels, inventive dining scenes, and an otherworldly canyon in the Andes.
Inspiration
The Best Places to Go in Europe in 2026
For dazzling islands, design cities, and cultural events you won't want to miss.
Destinations
The Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2026
For exhilarating biking trails, wild coastlines, and a neon-lit, all-American road trip.
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The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026
For ancient medinas, unspoiled archipelagos, and safaris without the crowds.
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The Best Places to Go in Asia in 2026
For new cultural landmarks, the world's greatest cities, and mountainous escapes.
Destinations
The Best Places to Go in Oceania in 2026
For sustainable retreats, sacred sites, and a South Pacific archipelago cautiously reopening to the world.
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DestinationsThe Best Places to Go in North America & the Caribbean in 2025
For beachside hideaways, glacial adventures, and a desert road trip for the ages.
DestinationsThe Best Places to Go in Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific in 2025
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DestinationsThe Best Places to Go in Asia in 2025
For ancient forests, cutting-edge fashion, and urban eco spaces.
DestinationsThe Best Places to Go in the US in 2025
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DestinationsThe Best Places to Go in Central & South America in 2025
For secret surf spots, riverside glamping, and exciting new restaurants.
InspirationThe Best Places to Go in Europe in 2025
For barely trodden islands, historic villages, and storied wine trails.
DestinationsThe Best Places to Go in Africa in 2025
From the perfect pairing of bush and beach in Tanzania to a landmark museum opening in Nigeria.
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…and years past
InspirationThe 24 Best Places to Go in 2024
Stargaze from moonscape deserts, or absorb high-design in a rising city.
InspirationThe 23 Best Places to Go in 2023
For Indigenous-led wildlife experiences, design-forward stays, and expedition sailings.
InspirationThe 22 Best Places to Go in 2022
Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge food destination or a relaxing beach getaway.
InspirationThe 20 Best Places to Go in 2020
The destinations we're most excited about in the new decade, from Armenia to Dominica.
InspirationThe 19 Best Places to Go in 2019
From Bhutan to Belize—with a stop in Egypt along the way.
InspirationThe 18 Best Places to Travel in 2018
Reasons to visit Antarctica, the Azores, and a part of former Czechoslovakia the world has overlooked.
InspirationThe 17 Best Places to Travel in 2017
From Portugal to Canada (yes—all of it), 17 editor-endorsed destinations to visit.
The 16 Best Places to Visit in 2016
From the medieval Spanish town most people overlook on their way to Madrid, to the U.S. city experiencing a cultural renaissance.
The 15 Best Places to Go in 2015
Hike the Southern Alps of New Zealand, head to the Bahamas, or visit Cuba for the first time.
The 14 Best Places to Go in 2014
To make sure you don't miss out on the next big thing, we've put together the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 forecast: a list of the most up-and-coming, must-visit destinations for the coming year.
News & AdviceThe Best Places to Go in 2013
Wondering where to plan your first trip of 2013? Lisa Gill was on the Today show this morning talking about the best places to travel this year; here are her full picks.
