Home to the Komodo dragon, the islands are also popular for diving, island hopping and dramatic coastal scenery.
9. Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Loreto is a small seaside town known for whale watching, kayaking and calm waters. It suits travellers looking for nature over nightlife.
10. Montenegro
There are plenty of reasons to visit Montenegro. It’s got a stunning coastline, historic sites, five national parks, dramatic mountains, medieval towns like UNESCO-listed Kotor and delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
Complete BBC list of 20 best places to travel to in 2026:
1. Abu Dhabi
2. Algeria
3. Colchagua Valley, Chile
4. Cook Islands
5. Costa Rica
6. Hebrides, Scotland
7. Ishikawa, Japan
8. Komodo Islands, Indonesia
9. Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
10. Montenegro
11. Oregon Coast, US
12. Oulu, Finland
13. Philadelphia, US
14. Phnom Penh, Cambodia
15. Guimarães, Portugal
16. Samburu, Kenya
17. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
18. The Slocan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
19. Uluru, Australia
20. Uruguay