Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Andrew Young

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Ready to travel smarter in 2026? In episode two of our 10-part Travelzoo Best Bets Series, Dan and Travelzoo Senior Editor (and co-host) Gabe Saglie sit down with Andrew Young, Senior Producer, Content & Tourism Board Lead, to reveal Travelzoo’s Best Bets for the U.S. and Canada and unpack the “why now” behind each destination so you can plan trips that feel timely, meaningful, and great value.

In the U.S., anniversaries take center stage: Pennsylvania’s 250th and Arizona’s Route 66 centennial bring fresh energy to American nostalgia, while Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center and Savannah’s living history round out a lineup tailor-made for culture lovers and road trippers.

Globally, Best Bets lean contrarian. Northern Italy’s quieter regions shine, Finland surprises with its happiness formula, Ghana steps forward as flight access grows and heritage travel deepens, and Chile delivers Patagonia peaks, Atacama skies, remarkable wine—and standout value. Across the Pacific, Singapore blends four cultures and world-class food into the perfect first step into Asia, while Saudi Arabia opens wide with Red Sea resorts, AlUla’s ancient wonders, and infrastructure built for global travelers.

Canadian picks add even more depth: Colombia for enormous value, Niagara-on-the-Lake for slow travel and ice wine, Mexico’s evolved all-inclusive scene for “sun with substance,” and Albania as the Adriatic dupe offering blue-water bliss at half the price.

We close with a simple strategy to travel better in 2026: follow shoulder seasons, watch new flight routes, and choose destinations investing in sustainability and authentic local experiences.

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