Top travel media brand Travel + Leisure announces this year's list of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026. Thoughtfully curated by the editors at Travel + Leisure, the list provides inspiration for curious travelers to dream about and plan for the year ahead. It includes destinations of all types - cultural immersion, culinary experiences, big city thrills, beach vibes, moments on the water and more.
The 2026 list features carefully curated destinations across seven categories: Beach Vibes, Big City Thrills, Adventure, Food & Drink Destinations, Moments on the Water, Cultural Immersion, and Nature Lovers. This year's selections span both domestic gems and international hotspots.
Domestic picks on the list include:
– Carlsbad, CA
– Philadelphia, PA
– Santa Barbara, CA
– Santa Fe, NM
– Seattle, WA
– Bentonville, AR
– Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
– Asheville, NC
– Salt Lake City, Utah
International destinations include:
– Brazil - recently named T+L’s 2026 Destination of the Year
– Sancerre, France
– Umbria, Italy
– Singapore
– Melbourne, Australia
– Hamburg, Germany
– Andermatt, Switzerland
– Milan and the Dolomites
– Sri Lanka
– Okavango Delta, Botswana
– Oulu, Finland
