Bucket list–worthy, indeed.

Do you spend the year dreaming of dipping your toes in the ocean, frolicking in the waves, and glowing with the beachy bliss that only the combination of salt water and abundant sunshine can achieve?

USA TODAY travel reporters recommend five destinations for 2026 based on firsthand experiences. Destinations include San Diego's North County, Japan's Gifu Prefecture, and Charleston, South Carolina.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the best places to visit in the USA for 2026. The rankings were determined by expert analysis and thousands of traveler votes. Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona was ...

Last year, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in international travelers. With increased scrutiny at the border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, the new year isn’t ...

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