Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026

Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns with this game changing edition for 2026 featuring 25 must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences… 

This evolution of Best in Travel reflects the way travelers encounter the world. Featuring a mix of emerging travel hotspots, fresh takes on well-known locations and unforgettable experiences, every page contains Lonely Planet’s signature enthusiasm and worldly expertise. From Grenada’s Spicemas to rafting the Colorado River, food tours in Old Dubai and whale-watching in the Azores - there’s something for every traveler. 

Inside Best in Travel 2026:

• Presenting a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary
• Brand new top 25 places and top 25 experiences around the world right now as selected by our panel of experts
• More personalized recommendations from Lonely Planet's staff, authors, and online travel community than ever before
• Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there
• Presented with a fresh, vibrant cover with new internal layouts, inspirational photography and a large fold-out map

From tracking desert elephants in Namibia to joining the fanatical crowds at an English Premier League football match, expect unexpected ideas. Your next big adventure starts now with Best in Travel 2026 – the ultimate guide for globetrotters planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year ahead.

About the Author

About Lonely Planet: For more than fifty years Lonely Planet has been at the forefront of the rapidly-changing world of travel. Today Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel publisher, with over 800 titles in print, iconic guidebooks spanning the entire globe as well as best-selling gift and illustrated titles. Lonely Planet has always been more than just a publisher, even if through our books we already impact the lives of millions of travellers every day. Reaching beyond, we are revolutionising our digital presence to remake Lonely Planet as a true community of like-minded travelers.