Best of the World 2024

Our newly expanded Best of the World travel guide shares the superlative experiences, hotels, restaurants, and wellness and cultural spots worth a trip right now. We also honor the game changers who inspire us to explore and highlight the gear we don’t want to leave home without. Read on to find your next great adventure.

20 Best Experiences for 2024

From hiking glaciers in Chile to river rafting in West Virginia, here’s what to do and where this year, curated and ranked by National Geographic’s explorers, photographers, and editors.

Best Cultural Spots

These 20 new museums, heritage trails, and artful experiences dive deep into communities and traditions.

Best Hotels

From a palm-shaded getaway in St. Thomas to a safari camp in Tanzania, these 22 lodgings provide an unforgettable sense of place.

Best Restaurants

Whether it’s Michelin-starred in Oregon or by the waterfront in Tahiti, these 21 places to dine and drink are worth planning trips around.

Best Wellness

Slow down and recharge at these 21 serene spas, retreats, and nature spots, from Thailand to Iceland.

Gear of the Year 2024

Here are the 18 innovative travel products we’re most excited about, from luggage with legs to recyclable rain jackets.

Travelers of the Year 2024

We honor these 9 guides, adventurers, hospitality leaders, and other changemakers who are inspiring us to explore the world authentically and meaningfully.

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