National Geographic just announced its annual Best of the World list, the 25 destinations that define how and where we’ll travel in 2026, and this year, Maui has earned a spot among them. Selected by their editors and explorers, Maui’s unique red, white, and black sand beaches along with Haleakalā are among the variety of places that set Maui apart. National Geographic also celebrated the launch on social media with a “Readers’ Choice” campaign in the weeks leading up to this year’s Best of the World announcement. For details go to nationalgeographic.com and click on “Best of the World.”