With holiday fun behind us and months of winter weather ahead, you may find yourself daydreaming about ditching the snow and coats and hopping a flight for a warm, sunny getaway. While those vacation plans may not be a reality just yet, new research has some ideas for the best places to travel this year when you finally get to go.
- Tripadvisor has just announced the winners of their annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Destinations for 2026.
- Every year, the travel site analyzes millions of reviews and ratings from their community to find the places people love most.
- The awards cover six categories: Top Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations, Honeymoon Destinations and Solo Travel Destinations.
- So, where should we pack our bags to visit this year?
- The Top Destination in the world is Bali, Indonesia, a “living postcard” beloved for its natural beauty, culture and wellness activities.
- New York City is the Top Destination in the U.S. for another year and it’s the number one Food Destination in the country, too.
- The Top Trending Destination on the planet this year is Madeira, Portugal, while Singapore is the number one Culture Destination worldwide.
- For Solo Travel Destinations, Dublin, Ireland, is number one, and Bali tops the list for Honeymoon Destinations.
- Click here to see the complete lists in all categories
Top 5 Travelers’ Choice Destinations in the World for 2026
- Bali, Indonesia
- London, U.K.
- Dubai, U.A.E.
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Paris, France
Top 5 Travelers’ Choice U.S. Destinations for 2026
- New York, New York
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Nashville, Tennessee
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Top 5 Traveler’s Choice Trending Destinations in the World for 2026
- Madeira, Portugal
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Chicago, Illinois
- Quy Nhon, Vietnam
- Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Source: Tripadvisor
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