Travel Trends x Travelzoo: Introducing Our “Best Bets” Destinations for 2026 Series
Travel Trends x Travelzoo: Introducing Our “Best Bets” Destinations for 2026 Series
We have launched a brand-new podcast series in partnership with Travelzoo that is built around their Best Bets destinations for 2026. Over the next 10 weeks, we’ll be bringing these standout places to life with Dan and his co-host Gabe Saglie from Travelzoo along with the help of local experts.
And because we know many of you love to plan ahead, we wanted to share the full Best Bets list right here so you can follow along and get a head start on your 2026 travel dreaming.
Episode 1: Meet Travelzoo + The “Best Bets” Concept
In Episode 1, we kick things off with Jonathan Jones, Head of Publishing for Travelzoo US, who joins us to introduce Travelzoo and explain the thinking behind the Best Bets concept, how the list comes together, and why these destinations rose to the top for 2026.
Episode 2: The Full Best Bets List for Americans and Canadians
Then in Episode 2, we’re joined by Andrew Young, Senior Producer, Content & Tourism Board Lead, who reveals the full Best Bets destinations list for Americans and Canadians and gives us a preview of what makes each pick such a great bet for the year ahead.
New episodes every Tuesday for 10 weeks
We are launching a new episode every Tuesday for the next 10 weeks, spotlighting one destination at a time. Each week, we’ll tapping into local voices and seasoned experts to share:
Can’t-Miss Experiences
Where and when to go
Food, Culture, Neighborhoods, and all the hidden gems
The Travelzoo Best Bets Destinations for 2026
Here’s the full list we’ll be exploring in this series. Remember, 2026 is also the 250th anniversary of the USA so there’s a few special domestic spots on the list.
Arizona & Route 66
Chicago
Savannah
Finland
Colombia
Chile
Saudi Arabia
Albania
Northern Italy
Ghana
Singapore
Don’t miss a Deal
If you haven’t already, we encourage you to sign up for Travelzoo to learn more about these Best Bets destinations and to get access to some of the best deals and travel offers to help you actually make these trips happen.
And of course, make sure you’re subscribed to the Travel Trends podcast on the streaming platform of your choice, so you’ll be notified the moment each new Tuesday episode goes live.
To explore the full Travelzoo series, find all episodes here. You can also view the Travelzoo U.S. Best Bets List and the Travelzoo Canada Best Bets List for more inspiration.
Thanks again for being part of our community. We hope you love the series as much as we’re loving putting it together.
Learn more here: Travelzoo