Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards: The top 10 destinations in the UK and the world to visit in 2026
Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations.
In this article we take a look at the top 10 destinations in the UK and the world. Looking at the Top Destinations for 2026, Bali takes the No. 1 spot to be crowned best in the world, climbing one place to knock London off the top spot this year.
Another beautiful island winner, travellers can explore incredible views with unforgettable hospitality by taking a Mount Batur Jeep Adventure or enjoy time snorkeling among the famous manta rays with a private tour on this Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour. London comes in at No. 2 in the world this year, and this award winning Historical Pub Tour is the perfect way to learn more about the capital and its culture. Edinburgh also made the list at No. 18. This guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle is a traveller favourite.
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Top Destinations - World
- Bali, Indonesia
- London, UK
- Dubai, UAE
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Paris, France
- Rome, Italy
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Crete, Greece
- New York City, US
The two capitals also topped the UK’s Top Destinations list, followed by Liverpool at No. 3 and Manchester at No. 4. In Scotland, the Isle of Arran was No. 16, followed by Lewis and Harris at No. 17 and Inverness at No. 19.
Top Destinations - UK
- London
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Glasgow
- York
- Bath
- Belfast
- Torquay
- Jersey