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Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2026’ Drops Rankings, Touts Belgrade Nightlife, Skips Germany

The guide lists 25 places plus 25 experiences with equal weight to reflect a shift toward meaning in travel.

Overview

  • No destinations in Germany are included among the 50 selections released for 2026.
  • Belgrade is described as “Europe’s ultimate nightlife playground,” credited to cheap drinks, an uncomplicated vibe, and locals devoted to going out.
  • The book highlights splavovi floating clubs and names KC Grad, Hangar Luka Beograd, and Drugstore, as well as the Skadarlija, Cetinjska, and Dorcol districts.
  • Other recommendations span Cádiz, Sardinia, Utrecht, São Paulo’s Liberdade, and Mexico City, plus experiences like Bristol street art, Alt‑Dubai food tours, Melbourne’s dining scene, and Kerala culinary tours.
  • Further experiences include trekking and wild camping in Tajikistan, tracking desert elephants in Namibia, and Mekong river cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia; Lonely Planet says it has printed over 150 million guides across roughly 800 titles since 1973.