The List

Places worth going.
Experiences worth the trip.

Not every good place belongs on The List. These are the destinations we would choose again and the experiences worth building a trip around.

It is intentionally limited to 50 places and 25 experiences—and it will change as better ideas earn their way in.

Destinations worth going to

Places

50 entries
01 St. Barths St. Barthélemy, Caribbean French dining, polished beach clubs, and barefoot luxury on the Caribbean's most refined small island. Beach View destination guide 02 Turks and Caicos Caribbean Grace Bay's calm, luminous water makes this one of the easiest exceptional beach trips for families. Beach View destination guide 03 Palm Beach Florida, USA Old-school American glamour, serious hotels, and a compact island made for wandering. Beach View destination guide 04 Los Cabos Baja California Sur, Mexico Desert-meets-sea drama, extraordinary resorts, and a coastline where choosing the right beach matters. Beach View destination guide 05 The Bahamas Caribbean An island chain that can be a full-scale family resort trip or a quiet escape into startlingly clear water. Beach View destination guide 06 Tulum Quintana Roo, Mexico A design-driven beach destination with excellent dining—and real tradeoffs between coast, town, traffic, and price. Beach View destination guide 07 Arenal Costa Rica Volcano views, rainforest adventures, and hot springs make this Costa Rica's essential inland counterpoint to the beach. Nature View destination guide 08 St. Lucia Caribbean The Caribbean's most dramatic landscape, with the Pitons rising above rainforest and volcanic beaches. Nature View destination guide 09 Charleston South Carolina, USA A walkable historic city where architecture, layered history, and a nationally important food scene converge. City View destination guide 10 Nantucket Massachusetts, USA Cobbled streets, weathered cottages, and beaches define the polished side of a New England summer. Beach View destination guide 11 Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts, USA Six distinct towns, broad beaches, and a more varied, understated rhythm than neighboring Nantucket. Beach View destination guide 12 Aspen Colorado, USA Four mountains, serious dining, and real culture make Aspen America's most complete ski town. Ski View destination guide 13 Vail Colorado, USA Huge terrain and an easy European-style village create one of the most seamless major ski trips. Ski View destination guide 14 Jackson Hole Wyoming, USA Big-mountain skiing, Grand Teton landscapes, and a Western identity that feels more rugged than resort-manufactured. Ski View destination guide 15 Park City Utah, USA A historic main street, vast terrain, and an unusually easy airport transfer make skiing simple. Ski View destination guide 16 New York City New York, USA The benchmark big-city trip: neighborhoods, museums, theater, food, and street life packed into every day. City View destination guide 17 Los Angeles California, USA A collection of neighborhoods where food, design, beaches, and creative culture reward a well-planned stay. City View destination guide 18 Miami Florida, USA A true beach city with defining architecture, Latin American energy, and a dining scene that keeps getting stronger. Beach View destination guide 19 Austin Texas, USA Live music, Central Texas barbecue, and an outdoorsy rhythm give the city an identity no imitation quite matches. Food View destination guide 20 Napa Valley California, USA America's most polished wine destination, built around beautiful drives, thoughtful tastings, and exceptional meals. Food View destination guide 21 Amalfi Coast Campania, Italy Cliffside towns, cinematic roads, and days best understood from the water. Beach View destination guide 22 London England, UK A city of villages with unmatched depth in museums, theater, dining, history, and everyday neighborhood life. City View destination guide 23 Paris France The enduring benchmark for beauty, food, art, and the pleasure of choosing the right neighborhood. City View destination guide 24 Rome Italy Ancient history woven into ordinary streets, with glorious food and just enough chaos to feel alive. Culture View destination guide 25 Florence Tuscany, Italy Renaissance masterpieces, artisan traditions, and remarkable density make Florence ideal for walking. Culture View destination guide 26 Venice Veneto, Italy A city without a substitute—most rewarding after the day-trippers leave and the canals grow quiet. Culture View destination guide 27 Capri Campania, Italy A glamorous island of limestone cliffs, hidden coves, famous hotels, and an unmistakable social ritual. Beach View destination guide 28 Lake Como Lombardy, Italy Alpine scenery, grand villas, and ferries that turn moving between villages into part of the trip. Nature View destination guide 29 Ibiza Balearic Islands, Spain Legendary nightlife is only half the story; quiet coves and the island's rural north are equally compelling. Beach View destination guide 30 Mallorca Balearic Islands, Spain Spain's most complete island pairs coves and beaches with mountains, villages, and a confident food scene. Beach View destination guide 31 Barcelona Catalonia, Spain Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean light, and a genuine city-and-beach combination. City View destination guide 32 Madrid Spain Spain's most lived-in major city: grand museums, late dinners, neighborhood bars, and little tourist theater. City View destination guide 33 Lisbon Portugal Hills, tiled façades, river views, and old neighborhoods best explored slowly and on foot. City View destination guide 34 French Riviera Côte d'Azur, France A string of distinct coastal towns where beaches, art, markets, and summer glamour still justify the mythology. Beach View destination guide 35 Santorini Cyclades, Greece The caldera is every bit as dramatic as the photographs—especially when you plan around the crowds. Beach View destination guide 36 Mykonos Cyclades, Greece Whitewashed lanes, excellent beaches, and a high-energy social scene built for summer. Beach View destination guide 37 Croatia Adriatic Coast Historic walled cities and island-dotted water make the Dalmatian Coast one of Europe's great sailing trips. Beach View destination guide 38 Morocco North Africa Medinas, desert landscapes, mountain roads, and intensely local design reward travelers who build in time. Culture View destination guide 39 Bali Indonesia Temples, rice terraces, wellness, surf, and design coexist on an island that demands careful base selection. Culture View destination guide 40 Maldives Indian Ocean The ultimate resort-as-the-destination trip, where choosing the right island matters more than choosing the room. Beach View destination guide 41 New Orleans Louisiana, USA Music, ritual, architecture, and a singular food culture make this America's most distinctive city break. Food View destination guide 42 Vietnam Southeast Asia Street food, historic cities, and landscapes that shift dramatically from the northern mountains to the southern delta. Food View destination guide 43 Kyoto Japan Traditional Japan at its most refined, from temple gardens and tea houses to quiet lanes before breakfast. Culture View destination guide 44 Amsterdam Netherlands Canals, bicycles, art, and intimate neighborhoods make this one of Europe's easiest cities to enjoy well. City View destination guide 45 Singapore Southeast Asia An exceptionally easy city trip where hawker culture, ambitious restaurants, gardens, and architecture share the stage. Food View destination guide 46 Cape Town South Africa Mountain, ocean, vineyards, and design combine in one of the world's most naturally spectacular cities. Nature View destination guide 47 New Zealand South Pacific A road-trip country of alpine passes, fjords, wine regions, and landscapes that make the driving worthwhile. Adventure View destination guide 48 Vancouver British Columbia, Canada Ocean and mountains press against a livable city with easy access to nature in every direction. City View destination guide 49 Sydney Australia The harbor is only the beginning: beaches, coastal walks, and neighborhood dining define the city's outdoor rhythm. City View destination guide 50 Bora Bora French Polynesia A volcanic lagoon and overwater bungalows deliver the rare bucket-list trip that looks exactly as extraordinary in person. Beach View destination guide