Where to Vacation in 2027: 25 Destinations Chosen by National Geographic

In 2027, everything seems to point to being the right year to fill your passport with new stamps, let yourself be surprised by places you hadn’t considered before, and turn that endless list of saved trips on social media into experiences you can truly live. But where to start? To give you some ideas, National Geographic has selected the 25 best destinations to visit in 2027. A collection of places capable of amazing you, balancing major returns, new discoveries, and extraordinary experiences. Prepare your wishlist… choosing the next destination could become the hardest part.

Best of the World 2027 by National Geographic

Best of the World 2027 by National Geographic is the annual selection that highlights the most interesting destinations to book in the coming twelve months; it is prepared with the help of an international network of journalists and photographers or travel experts who highlight new places far from the usual circuits, offer a different itinerary, or tell a special event that will take place that year.

The 25 destinations to visit in 2027 according to National Geographic

Which places, then, deserve a spot on your travel wishlist? The National Geographic selection traverses very different landscapes, alternating iconic destinations with corners of the planet that rarely end up in the spotlight.

Starting in Europe, where Vestland in Norway seems to have stepped out of a Nordic legend. Deep fjords, waterfalls tumbling from the mountains, and small water-facing villages sketch scenes where nature takes center stage. If you’ve always dreamed of paddling between colossal rock faces or walking suspended above azure lakes, this could be your place in the world.

The atmosphere shifts in Normandy, a region preparing to celebrate the thousand-year anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth, accompanying the period with events and historical reenactments.

Moving over to Asia, you might let yourself be won over by Penang in Malaysia, where the history-filled streets of George Town meet tropical vegetation, temples, and a culinary scene ready to be savored. In Japan, the Niigata Prefecture invites you to discover a lesser-known face of the country, with art installations set in the countryside, traditions tied to sake, and landscapes that transform completely with the seasons.

In the list you’ll also find Luxor, the Egyptian site that on August 2 will permit witnessing a unique spectacle: the total solar eclipse. Intriguing surprises such as the Madison Lakes in Wisconsin, Halifax in Canada, with its traditions, and Maya Ka’an in Mexico, where you connect with Maya culture and the ecosystems of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Here is the complete list of the 25 destinations recommended by National Geographic for 2027:

1. Vestland, Norway;
2. Penang, Malaysia;
3. Luxor, Egypt;
4. Madison (Wisconsin), United States;
5. Puerto Rico, United States territory;
6. Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom;
7. Niigata Prefecture, Japan;
8. Chengdu, China;
9. Pacific Coast Highway (California), United States;
10. Jaipur, India;
11. Grenada Archipelago, Grenada;
12. Salvador, Brazil;
13. Cape Froward, Chile;
14. Santander, Spain;
15. Normandy, France;
16. Southern Ozark Mountains (Missouri and Arkansas), United States;
17. Halifax, Canada;
18. Transcaucasian Trail, Armenia;
19. Melbourne, Australia;
20. Leipzig, Germany;
21. Baltimore (Maryland), United States;
22. Malawi’s national parks and territories, Malawi;
23. Maya Ka’an, Mexico;
24. Tri-City metropolitan area (Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia), Poland;
25. Kuélap, Peru.