Where to go on holiday in 2026

These are our carefully considered top picks, from our unbiased experts
James RoweSenior Video and Audio Content Creator

Having worked at the BBC and in commercial radio before joining Which?, James produces our always-on podcasts, and oversaw the launch of our member-exclusive podcasts in 2025.

If you've had the January blues and already started to seek out your next holiday, you may well have read a list or two similar to this one. 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 surprisingly safest country in the Americas to a destination closer to home that is aiming to attract those interested in space travel, these places should be on your hit list for the year ahead.

This episode is read by Rob Lilley-Jones and is based on Rory Boland's article, originally published in the January/February 2026 issue of Which? Travel magazine.

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