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Nov 13, 2025

Through the GeoEx Lens: Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Destinations for 2026

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Explore seven must-visit destinations featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Places to Go in 2026,” article and see how GeoEx brings each one to life through thoughtful travel design, unmatched on-the-ground contacts, and truly immersive experiences.


1. Arusha, Tanzania

Set between lush rainforest and sweeping savannah, Arusha is the gateway to East Africa. With GeoEx, you’ll venture beyond typical safari routes—exploring the foothills of Mount Meru, staying at intimate camps, and engaging with communities rooted in conservation. This is Tanzania at its most authentic: personal, immersive, and deeply tied to place.

Featured GeoEx Itinerary: The Nature of Tanzania

Mount meru as seen from Arusha, Tanzania
Mount Meru from Arusha, Tanzania


2. Fès, Morocco

Fès is Morocco’s cultural heartbeat, a city where tradition and craftsmanship are woven into daily life. GeoEx’s Morocco Unveiled and Seven Gates to Morocco offer opportunities to wander the city’s maze-like medina with an expert guide, visit artisans preserving centuries-old skills, and stay in a beautifully restored riad that reflects Fès’s timeless artistry. Every encounter offers a window into Morocco’s enduring traditions.

Featured GeoEx Itineraries: Morocco Unveiled and Seven Gates to Morocco

Fes Morocco Tanneries
Tanneries in Fes, Morocco


3. Lake Bled & Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Lake Bled, framed by the Julian Alps, is one of Slovenia’s most picturesque destinations. On GeoEx’s Splendors of Slovenia and Croatia journey, row to the island church, hike forested trails, and explore nearby villages for a true sense of local life. Farm-to-table meals and lakeside accommodations highlight authentic Slovenian culture beyond the typical tourist path.

Featured GeoEx Itinerary: Splendors of Slovenia & Croatia

Lake Bled, Slovenia
Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, Lake Bled, Slovenia


4. Northern Namibia

Remote and rugged, northern Namibia invites exploration far from the crowds. With GeoEx, you’ll fly between dunes, deserts, and granite outcrops, track desert-adapted elephants and rhinos with Save the Rhino Trust, and rest in solar-powered lodges that blend seamlessly with the landscape. Each journey supports conservation and highlights the resilience of life in one of Africa’s most striking regions.

Featured GeoEx Itineraries: Namibia’s Wild Wonders and Dunes & Wildlife of Namibia

Animals congregate around a waterhole in Etosha National Park, northern Namibia
Animals around a waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibia


5. The Peloponnese, Greece

The Peloponnese peninsula blends myth and modernity: think ancient citadels, olive groves, secluded beaches, and local tavernas. On GeoEx’s Unexplored Greece, you’ll explore legendary archeological sites, stay in charming boutique lodges along the coast and countryside, and savor cuisine rooted in the region’s land and sea.

Featured GeoEx Itinerary: Unexplored Greece

Ruins of temple of Apollo at sunset, Ancient Corinth in Greece
Ruins of temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Greece


6. Udaipur, India

Known as the “City of Lakes,” Udaipur showcases Rajput heritage amid stunning palaces, temples, and gardens. On Rajasthan Revealed, GeoEx travelers explore the City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola, wander the lively bazaars of the Old City, and meet Tikri artisans preserving centuries-old mosaic traditions. GeoEx balances Udaipur’s grandeur with intimate cultural encounters.

Featured GeoEx Itinerary: Rajasthan Revealed

City Palace historical architecture in Udaipur, India
City Palace, Udaipur, India


7. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Reframed as much more than a quick stop-over, Victoria Falls now anchors immersive Southern Africa journeys. With GeoEx, explore both sides of the falls, go on safaris in nearby conservation areas, and stay in riverside lodges that connect comfort with community and ecology. This is a journey that reveals the full power and beauty of the Zambezi region.

Featured GeoEx Itineraries: Zimbabwe & the Mighty Zambezi and Essential Southern Africa

Victoria Falls walkway, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls walkway, Zimbabwe


We're passionate about these incredible destinations for their rich layers of history, nature, culture, local connection, and authenticity. Exploring with GeoEx, go beyond the surface and immerse with the people, traditions, land, and stories that bring these unmatched places to life.

If one (or more!) of these spaces is calling to you, let us help you craft an unforgettable journey. Connect with our adventure travel specialists at 888-570-7108.

 

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