06/08/2026
The best destinations in travel right now are the ones that used to be someone's backup plan.
Think of them as the B-sides of travel: the places that aren't at the top of anyone's must-visit list but that leave travelers wondering why they didn't go sooner. Fewer crowds, more locals, better availability, and a sense of what travel used to feel like before everyone started going to the same places at the same time.
A few we're recommending right now:
Milos over Mykonos. Same stunning coastline, a fraction of the crowd, and boat-access-only beaches, unlike anything else in the Greek islands.
The Faroe Islands over Iceland. Dramatically remote, dramatically beautiful, and far less visited. The sea cliffs and puffin colonies are the point.
Bacalar over Tulum. Turquoise lagoon water in seven distinct shades, a fraction of the development, and none of the crowds.
Koh Kood over Phuket. Dense jungle, white sand beaches, and a pace that Phuket hasn't been able to offer for years.
Franschhoek over Cape Town. World-class wine estates, long lunches, mountain scenery, and a small town that punches well above its weight.
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