10 best countries in the world 2026: Greece leads, India ranks among the top 20

From historic European hubs to pristine Asian island chains, here are the best 10 countries in the world 2026 according to Condé Nast Traveller’s reader survey.Condé Nast Traveller recently released the list for The Best Countries in the World 2026, as part of its Readers’ Choice Awards, which marked its 29th edition in 2026.