Pack your bags and grab your passport — U.S. News’ best vacations for 2026 are here.
According to a press release, the publication listed Rome as the best place to visit in the world next year.
Following Rome, in order, the top five locations were Tokyo, Prague, the Swiss Alps and Mauritius. Maui, Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park were the only U.S. locations among the top 30 vacation spots listed.
Some of the must-do activities in Rome, per the outlet, include visiting the Colosseum, touring the Vatican, tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain and indulging in pizza with a spritz.
For those looking for a vacation that won’t require traveling outside of the U.S., Grand Canyon National Park was ranked the no. 1 place to travel next year in the country.
Travelers can take scenic drives, hike, and take in the unbelievable vistas. There are plenty of ways to experience the destination.
Other national parks that made the ranking are Glacier National Park, Zion National Park, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
Travelers who are looking for a new city to explore, meanwhile, can pick from a few more metropolitan locations. Savannah, Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle and Charleston are several of their suggested options.
Charleston and Savannah are packed with history and Southern charm, while cities like New York or San Francisco are bustling melting pots with countless restaurants and museums.
U.S. News also recommends a list of affordable destinations throughout the country and many of them feature the great outdoors. Grand Teton National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park are in the top five for most affordable.
Moab, Utah; Gulf Shores, Ala.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Ashville, N.C. were also mentioned as budget-friendly trips. For something quaint and nature-adjacent, U.S. News recommends the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, along with Bar Harbor, Maine.
Washington, D.C. also made the list thanks to many of its museums offering free admission, along with outdoor monuments for the public to visit.
For those in search of a romantic getaway or looking for a magical place to fall in love with, U.S. News has them covered too.
The best honeymoon destinations for 2026 offer options to get off the grid, such as the top three trips: Saint Lucia, Bora Bora and the Maldives. For a European adventure, the Amalfi Coast in Italy; Santorini, Greece; Madeira, Portugal, and Paris are all listed.
For something different, Tanzania’s wide-open terrain, safaris and all-inclusive camps will make for the trip of a lifetime. Meanwhile, a Ko Samui getaway in Thailand is an incredibly romantic setting with clear beaches and jungles.
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U.S. News’ Best Vacations and Travel Destinations of 2026 Have Been Revealed
