This Hidden Island Was Just Named the No. 1 Underrated Destination for 2026

This Hidden Island Was Just Named the No. 1 Underrated Destination for 2026

Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot List” highlights hidden gems from Sierra Leone to Nevada.ck-africa/Adobe Stock Tiwai Island, in Sierra Leona.Overtourism is increasingly top of mind, but one company is helping steer travelers away from crowded cities by listing the best lesser-known destinations.Tour company Intrepid Travel released its “Not Hot List" for 2026, highlighting hidden gems that see fewer international travelers, but feature new invest…

These are the travel spots to escape the crowds in 2026

A Croatian island, a Romanian walking trail and a US national park made the list of Intrepid Travel's 'Not Hot' destinations for 2026.

Intrepid Travel Issues Annual 'Not Hot List' of Must-Visit Lesser-Known Destinations

Sustainability and community tourism company Intrepid Travel has released its annual Not Hot List, showcasing 10 lesser-known destinations ready to welcome more visitors in 2026. The list is designed to direct travellers towards regions where their presence can have a positive impact.   All the destinations on the list currently attract relatively few international visitors but with new investments, experiences and improved infrastructure being …

Intrepid Travel releases its 'Not Hot List' of 2026 travel destinations

Developed in partnership with Globetrender, the new 'Not Hot List' showcases ten lesser-known places that are ready for more visitors, from El Salvador to the Great Basin National Park in the US. Olivia Palamountain reports The "Not Hot List 2026" (available to download here for free) has been designed to direct travellers towards regions where their presence can have a positive impact. As Hazel MCGuire, chief marketing officer for Intrepid Trav…