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U.S. News Reveals the 2026 Best Vacations Rankings
Rome topped U.S. News' 2026 Best Vacations list, noted for restored landmarks and cultural significance with improved travel conditions after the Jubilee year.
- U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 rankings on Tuesday, with Rome securing the No. 1 spot on the World's Best Places to Visit for the first time since 2018.
- The 2026 rankings highlight 18 regional destination categories, and U.S. national parks and mountainous destinations including Mount Fuji performed strongly, reflecting a trend toward scenic travel.
- Grand Canyon National Park led U.S. lists for sunrises, rafting and hikes, Kaua'i earned Best Honeymoon Destination in the USA, Maui topped Best Romantic Getaways, and Saint Lucia kept its three-year streak.
- U.S. News frames the rankings as guidance for consumers and officials and directs travelers and consumers to travel.usnews.com to explore the results and plan trips.
- The breadth of categories helps travelers pick destinations by season, budget or theme, with seasonal and monthly lists and Best Affordable Vacations showcasing Curaçao and Texas Hill Country.
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Total News Sources64
Leaning Left7Leaning Right5Center21Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Center
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
64% Center
L 21%
C 64%
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