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National Geographic Unveils 2026's Top 25 Travel Destinations

10/23/2025

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National Geographic's Destinations

National Geographic released its Best of the World 2026 list, featuring 25 unique travel destinations.
It highlights Akagera National Park (Rwanda), Basque Country (Spain), Maui (Hawaii), and Uzbekistan's Khiva.
Travel to Japan has increased, with Okinawa recognized for its cultural offerings and environmental efforts.
In the United States, Big Sky, Montana, is the top travel destination for 2026.
North Conway, New Hampshire, is noted for its peaceful surroundings.

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Brand USA Promotes Travel

Brand USA launched the "America the Beautiful" campaign to boost international travel ahead of 2026 milestones, including America's 250th anniversary and the FIFA World Cup.
The campaign features an AI-powered hub, AmericaTheBeautiful.com, offering personalized travel planning tools in eight languages.
Brand USA Travel Week will expand to India and South America in early 2026.

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National Geographic's Destinations

National Geographic released its Best of the World 2026 list, featuring 25 unique travel destinations.
It highlights Akagera National Park (Rwanda), Basque Country (Spain), Maui (Hawaii), and Uzbekistan's Khiva.
Travel to Japan has increased, with Okinawa recognized for its cultural offerings and environmental efforts.
In the United States, Big Sky, Montana, is the top travel destination for 2026.
North Conway, New Hampshire, is noted for its peaceful surroundings.

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