The Travvy Awards returned in 2026 to celebrate the destinations that are routinely wowing travel advisors and their clients.
While the journey itself is certainly an integral part of the travel experience, landing on the right destination can make the difference between an ordinary vacation and a dream getaway.
Here's a complete breakdown of every 2026 Travvy award winner in yet another loaded destinations category.
Best Destinations by Region
The two best U.S. state destinations for 2026 are the only two states outside of the mainland U.S., with Hawaii and Alaska being honored with gold and silver, respectively in 2026.
Elsewhere in the U.S., Miami and Miami Beach and Honolulu received top honors as the best domestic city destinations this year.
Internationally, big winners included Japan, Australia, Costa Rica, Greece, the Dominican Republic, Los Cabos and South Africa, with each taking home gold in its respective country or continent.
Best Destination - US State: Hawaii (Gold), Alaska (Silver)
Best City Destination - Domestic: Miami and Miami Beach (Gold), Honolulu (Silver)
Best Destination - Asia: Japan (Gold), Thailand (Silver)
Best Destination - Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific: Australia (Gold), New Zealand (Silver)
Best Destination - Central & South America: Costa Rica (Gold), Belize (Silver)
Mykonos in the Greece Cyclades (Photo Credit: Courtesy AdobeStock)
Best Destination - Europe: Greece (Gold), Portugal (Silver)
Best Destination - Caribbean: Dominican Republic (Gold), Jamaica (Silver)
Best Destination - Mexico: Los Cabos (Gold), Cancun (Silver)
Best Destination - Africa: South Africa (Gold), Morocco (Silver)
Best Culinary Destinations
Fried oysters in New Orleans. (Photo Credit: New Orleans & Company)
When it comes to the places calling out to foodies, domestic travelers can't go wrong in New Orleans or New York.
However, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are churning out the most popular flavors
when it comes to culinary locales in the Caribbean.
A pair of tourist hotspots steal the show south of the border in Mexico, with Los Cabos and Riviera Maya taking home the hardware at the 2026 Travvy Awards.
Best Culinary Destination
- United States: New Orleans (Gold), New York City (Silver)
Best Culinary Destination - Caribbean: Jamaica (Gold), Dominican Republic (Silver)
Best Culinary Destination - Mexico: Los Cabos (Gold), Riviera Maya (Silver)
Best Wedding
and Honeymoon Destinations
A wedding celebration in Los Cabos, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Los Cabos Tourism)
It's likely no secret that travelers seeking the ideal place to tie the knot or celebrate their matrimony will want to zero in on Mexico and the Caribbean. But even these regions have some standout settings when
it comes to weddings and honeymoons.
In the Caribbean, Saint Lucia and the Bahamas were gold and silver winners at the 2026 Travvy Awards, while Riviera Maya and Los Cabos were also recognized for their unparalleled offerings for couples
and newlyweds.
Best Wedding/Honeymoon Destination - Caribbean: Saint Lucia (Gold), Bahamas (Silver)
Best Wedding/Honeymoon Destination - Mexico: Riviera Maya (Gold), Los Cabos (Silver)
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