What’s on your travel bucket list for 2026?
According to a new survey, 43% of U.S. travelers plan to check a dream destination off their bucket list in 2026. At the top of the list? Seeing the Northern Lights. It seems American travelers are craving adventure, with 58% of those surveyed saying their dream trip would involve seeing a natural wonder.
Here are America’s top 10 bucket list experiences for 2026:
- See the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
- Visit the Grand Canyon
- Visit the Roman Colosseum
- Go on a safari
- Swim in natural hot springs
- Go whale watching
- Visit Victoria Falls
- Visit the Great Wall of China
- Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
- Visit Machu Picchu
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