If you've had the January blues and have already started to seek out your next holiday, you may well have read a list or two similar to this already.
But our round-up is a bit different. We accept no freebies, and as you’d expect, we’ve taken a more thoughtful approach to compiling our list. All the destinations are genuinely better or easier to visit in 2026.
From the surprising safest country in the Americas, to a destination closer to home which is aiming to attract those interested in space travel, these places should be on your hit list for the year ahead.
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