Stephanie Conner

Stephanie Conner Normality is a paved road: it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it. - Vincent Van Gogh.

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top des...
20/01/2026

From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year.

We love Dubrovnik – but so does everyone else. Yet, many visitors to Croatia may not know that nearby Montenegro is also home to beautiful seaside settlements, plus new hiking trails that connect mountain communities. Across the water from always-trendy Buenos Aires, Montevideo offers similar world-class tango, steaks and architecture, and is one of South America's greenest cities. And while Rome may be eternal, Algeria's got the ancient ruins without the crowds.

Loreto, Baja California Sur, MexicoWhy go: Wildlife-rich waters, desert islands and conservation-led adventureAs the 30t...
12/01/2026

Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Why go: Wildlife-rich waters, desert islands and conservation-led adventure

As the 30th anniversary of Loreto Bay National Park approaches, its conservation story continues to deepen. The park protects more than 200,000 hectares of the Gulf of California – home to blue whales, sea turtles and colonies of California sea lions – and remains one of Mexico's most influential grassroots-lead environmental wins

Now, the region is expanding its protected areas. Two new national parks – Nopoló and Loreto II – are under careful development, opening up thousands of hectares of desert canyons and mangroves and wildlife corridors for travellers to explore.

Ishikawa, JapanWhy go: Traditional crafts and award-winning sakeOn New Year's Day 2024, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devas...
12/01/2026

Ishikawa, Japan
Why go: Traditional crafts and award-winning sake

On New Year's Day 2024, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated Japan's remote Noto peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. Two years on, local leaders are urging visitors to return to help support the area's renewal.

Komodo Islands, IndonesiaWhy go: Prehistoric wildlife, delicate reefs and habitat preservationRising from the turquoise ...
12/01/2026

Komodo Islands, Indonesia
Why go: Prehistoric wildlife, delicate reefs and habitat preservation

Rising from the turquoise Flores Sea, the Komodo Islands remain one of the planet's great wildlife theatres. Within this Unesco World Heritage-listed national park, pink-sand beaches meet savannah hills, coral gardens teem with manta rays and the world's last wild population of Komodo dragons roams freely.

Hebrides, ScotlandWhy go: A whisky boom, ancient stone circles, white-sand beaches and community warmthScattered along S...
10/01/2026

Hebrides, Scotland
Why go: A whisky boom, ancient stone circles, white-sand beaches and community warmth

Scattered along Scotland's wild Atlantic coast, the Hebridean islands have long lured travellers with their heart-quickening sacred sites, castaway beaches and tight-knit communities. And this year, many have much more to brag about.

Travellers who make it to this pint-sized Central American nation will find a rare convergence of wilderness and wellnes...
10/01/2026

Travellers who make it to this pint-sized Central American nation will find a rare convergence of wilderness and wellness. Rainforest spills onto empty beaches, macaws wheel over turquoise coves and the Pacific pounds a coastline that holds 2.5% of the world's known terrestrial species within a single peninsula. You'll wake to the sound of howler monkeys, paddle through mangrove estuaries alive with bioluminescence or ride world-class breaks and practice guided breath work, meditation or yoga before hiking into the depths of Corcovado National Park.

Cook IslandsWhy go: New access to a paradisiacal Polynesian nationCook Islanders like to be visited – they're the extrov...
10/01/2026

Cook Islands
Why go: New access to a paradisiacal Polynesian nation

Cook Islanders like to be visited – they're the extroverts of the South Pacific, after all. Yet, compared to other destinations in Oceania like Fiji, tourist numbers are low so you feel like you're a welcome visitor in their world, not a tourist in a resort.

Colchagua Valley, ChileWhy go: Wine, cowboys and stargazingTwo hours south of Santiago, Chile's Colchagua Valley stretch...
10/01/2026

Colchagua Valley, Chile
Why go: Wine, cowboys and stargazing

Two hours south of Santiago, Chile's Colchagua Valley stretches from the snow-dusted Andes along the Argentine border to the Pacific, following the corridor carved by the Tinguiririca River. While many travellers merely touch down in Santiago en route to Patagonia or the Atacama, heading south from the capital on a multi-day road trip reveals historic haciendas, scenic hikes and the heartland of Chile's skyrocketing international wine scene.

AlgeriaWhy go: Roman ruins, rolling dunes and cultural preservationHome to grand Roman ruins, surreal desertscapes and h...
09/01/2026

Algeria
Why go: Roman ruins, rolling dunes and cultural preservation

Home to grand Roman ruins, surreal desertscapes and historic cities with a mesmerising mash-up of architectural styles, Algeria's rich tourism draws have long been kept at arm's length by the nation's famously complicated visa system. But the "sleeping beauty" of African tourism is finally waking up.

Abu DhabiWhy go: A blockbuster year of cultural openings – plus new theme park excitementA sense of anticipation is hang...
09/01/2026

Abu Dhabi
Why go: A blockbuster year of cultural openings – plus new theme park excitement

A sense of anticipation is hanging in the desert air. After years of development, the city's Saadiyat Cultural District – a project first signalled by the opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2017 – is finally entering its defining phase.

It was only after his death that his family sorted through the vault containing his artwork, and uncovered a stash of bl...
09/01/2026

It was only after his death that his family sorted through the vault containing his artwork, and uncovered a stash of bleak, violent drawings and paintings that seemed to express his inner rage and fear in a way that his cottage paintings never could: a shack in the middle of nowhere on a murky night; a nun pointing a gun at herself; giant monsters and distorted faces. Art for Everybody raises the questions of whether these pictures are more authentic than the ones the public knew about.

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