US EditionWhere to Travel in 2026: The Best Places to Visit
CNN Travel highlights top global destinations for 2026, featuring major events like the Winter Olympics and Rio Carnival, plus new flights and hotel openings worldwide.
- This year, CNN Travel's 2026 list highlights destinations for a rare eclipse, cultural capital, foodie hub, and recovering island, explaining why now is the time to visit.
- Winter sports fans should note the 2026 Winter Olympics start Feb. 6 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, while a total solar eclipse will cross Aragon, Spain on August 12, 2026.
- Transportation and resort launches mean easier access, with Caesars New Orleans reopening after a $435 million transformation and American Airlines launching direct flights to Punta Cana, where Hyatt opened new resorts including Secrets Playa Esmeralda and Dreams Playa Esmeralda.
- Jamaica is rebounding as more than a dozen Montego Bay properties reopened by mid-December and tourism typically generates more than $4 billion annually.
- Arusha, Tanzania, is adding new draws, including the 30,000-seat Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium and the Goodall Centre for Hope, celebrating Jane Goodall's legacy.
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The 10 best places to visit in February 2026
February is a great time to travel, especially if you want to attend some of the year’s most exciting events. Winter sports enthusiasts should set their sights on northern Italy, where the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place throughout the month in venues in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. And Carnival and Mardi Gras festivities will wrap up Feb. 17 in various places around the world.Weather-wise, February offers various ideal conditions across th…
Where to travel in 2026: The best places to visit
CNN Travel Team (CNN) — Whether you’re a full-time nomad or a once-a-year vacationer, every special travel memory begins with one essential question: where to? This year, the team at CNN Travel hopes to answer not only the question of where, but also the question of why now? These destinations are special all the time, but there’s something new or significant happening in 2026 that you should know about. The places to go in 2026 list includes a …
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