Overview
- The 2026 edition lists 50 entries worldwide, split into 25 places and 25 experiences presented without any ranking.
- Germany does not appear on this year's list, a change from 2025 when Bavaria was featured.
- Lonely Planet touts Belgrade as Europe's "ultimate nightlife playground," highlighting splavovi floating clubs and venues such as KC Grad, Hangar Luka Beograd and Drugstore.
- City picks include Cádiz in Spain, Sardinia in Italy, Utrecht in the Netherlands, Mexico City and São Paulo's Liberdade district.
- Experiences span Bristol's street art and a Dubai Old Town food tour to trekking and wild camping in Tajikistan, tracking desert elephants in Namibia and Mekong river cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia.