Overview
- National Geographic released the 25-destination roster on October 21 with a companion guide for practical trip planning.
- Dominica is highlighted for a planned 2026 sperm whale reserve described as a world first.
- Australia’s Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park will allow overnight stays beginning in April 2026.
- Route 66’s 100th anniversary features Oklahoma putting more than $82 million into its 400-mile in-state stretch.
- Beijing is slated to expand visa-free stays in 2026 to 47 countries, including the United States, easing visits.