Durban has scored a major win on the international travel stage, ranking 14th on a newly released Best Places to Travel in 2026 list: a sign that the South African coastal city is capturing global attention. The list, compiled by travel experts and editors at Time Out, places Durban just behind Rottnest Island in Australia and ahead of Saint Helena Island, a destination known for its remote beauty and adventure appeal. At the top of the rankings are the Canadian Rockies, celebrated for their vast wilderness and a new thermal spa destination drawing visitors from around the world. “Durban, with the warm, welcoming waters of the Indian Ocean soon to have a Club Med as its newest attraction. The top 10Here’s a snapshot of other notable destinations on 2026 list alongside Durban:Canadian Rockies, Canada Rabat, Morocco Algodões, Brazil Hamburg, Germany Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand Mendoza, Argentina Cirencester, England Central Vietnam Nepal Favignana, Sicily