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This European island, just 4 hours from Paris, is the trendiest destination of 2026!

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If you're looking for travel ideas for 2026, maybe the results from the prestigious Traveller’s Choice Awards by TripAdvisor can help you out! Each year, this award honors the top-rated destinations, hotels, activities, and restaurants based on travelers' experiences from the past year. And it's a European island that has won the award for the trendiest destination… 


An Archipelago Between Nature and Culture

Nicknamed the « Pearl of the Atlantic », the Madeira archipelago has been gaining popularity in recent years, to the point that by 2026, it will be known as an absolute must-visit destination. With its lush vegetation and paradisiacal beaches lined with turquoise waters, it appeals to both hiking enthusiasts and beach lovers ! From climbing Pico Ruivo — the highest point of the island — to exploring Funchal, the capital rich in history and culture... Madeira knows how to warm the hearts of European travelers and visitors from around the globe. 


A French city ranks among the trendiest cities for 2026

In the trendy destinations category, Madeira is followed by Tbilisi in Georgia, Chicago in the United States, Quy Nhom in Vietnam, Puerto Escondido in Mexico, Milan in Italy, Glasgow in the United Kingdom, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Recife in Brazil, and San Carlos from Bariloche in Argentina, making the top 10. A French city sneaks into the rankings: Bordeaux takes the 14th place.

In the "Favorites" category, Bali takes the top spot, while in the "Culture" category, Singapore...

ur that climbs to the top of the rankings. For “Gastronomy,” it’s London that takes the lead, while for “Solo Travel,” the hotspot is Dublin