{"id":85893,"date":"2026-05-19T15:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T22:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=85893"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T22:53:17","slug":"bucket-list-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/bucket-list-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Bucket List Trips for 2026 Recommended by Travel Advisors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some destinations recalibrate everything. The scale, the silence, the light, the history. They don’t just photograph well; they shift something in you. These are the places that linger long after you leave, the ones that turn your bucket list trip into a turning point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2013, Flytographer<\/a> has connected travellers with trusted local photographers in 350+ destinations worldwide. We’ve captured over six million memories for 100,000+ travellers who wanted more than a phone snap. The magic of Flytographer is both the experience and the photos. Explore the city with a fun, talented photographer and get wall-worthy photos to relive your trip, forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We surveyed 10 travel advisors representing destinations across six continents to identify the most-recommended bucket list trips of 2026. From volcanic landscapes in Iceland to temple-lined rivers in Thailand, here are 10 destinations that belong at the top of your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Marrakesh, Morocco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Reykjavik, Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Grand Canyon, Arizona<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Cinque Terre, Italy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cappadocia, Turkey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Santorini, Greece<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Bangkok, Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Cusco, Peru<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Bali, Indonesia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Kauai, Hawaii<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Photo: Julia in Cappadocia for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Jennifer and family capture memories in Turkey with a family photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Marrakesh, Morocco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    From the labyrinthine medinas to the vast silence of the Sahara, Morocco is sensory and cinematic. Colour, texture, sound, and ritual are woven into everyday life in a way that feels transportive from the moment you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “I’d book La Mamounia for legendary luxury and gardens, or El Fenn for an intimate boutique riad. Wander Jemaa el-Fnaa square, explore the souks, visit the Majorelle Garden, and take a private Atlas Mountains day trip. For dining, Nomad offers modern Moroccan cuisine with rooftop views, or Le Jardin for flavorful traditional dishes in a beautiful garden setting. Marrakesh is iconic for its vibrant colors, sensory overload, and rich cultural heritage.”<\/em> \u2013 Vessy Smith, Vessy Travel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Capture memories with a local Marrakesh photographer \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo: Ilyass in Marrakesh for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Caroline and partner capture memories in Morocco with a couples photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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    2. Reykjavik, Iceland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and volcanic terrain. Iceland feels primordial, as if the earth is still being formed beneath your feet. The country is compact enough for a road trip yet vast enough to lose yourself entirely, which is exactly the appeal of bucket list trips like this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “Iceland is one of those rare destinations that truly feels like a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I usually recommend starting with a night or two in Reykjavik at The Reykjavik EDITION or ION City Hotel, but the real magic happens in the countryside, properties like Hotel J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n near the glacier lagoon or Deplar Farm in the north completely transform the experience. Days here are about hiking on Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier, horseback riding through lava fields, or chasing waterfalls along the South Coast. For geothermal bathing, I steer clients toward Sky Lagoon or Hvammsv\u00edk Hot Springs for a more relaxed, less crowded experience. What makes Iceland iconic isn’t just what you see, it’s how it makes you feel. Wild, grounding, and a little bit surreal.”<\/em> \u2013 Ana Santos, Wanderlustre Travels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Book a photoshoot with a local photographer in Reykjavik \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo: Ernir in Reykjavik for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Brad and partner capture memories in Iceland with a couples photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Grand Canyon, Arizona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    No photo prepares you for it. The Grand Canyon’s depth, silence, and shifting light create a sense of time stretching far beyond human scale. This national park never feels small, no matter how many people share the rim with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    “There is no preparing for the Grand Canyon. You walk to the rim and every reference point your brain has for scale simply stops working. Stay at El Tovar Hotel on the South Rim, built in 1905 and sitting steps from the canyon edge. For the bucket list experience, book a night at Phantom Ranch at the bottom, accessible only by hiking or mule, where you sleep in a stone cabin beside Bright Angel Creek. Hike the Bright Angel Trail at sunrise, take a helicopter flight for the perspective no trail can give you, and end the day at the rim watching the light shift from orange to pink to deep violet in twenty minutes. It is the single best free thing America offers.”<\/em> \u2013 Allyson Bauer, The Ally Escape Co.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Capture memories with a local Grand Canyon photographer \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo: Jessie in the Grand Canyon for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Andres and partner capture memories in Arizona with a couples photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"I could not imagine a more perfect way to remember such a special trip to Santorini! Spyros exceeded our expectations in every way. He was so easy to work with. He brings such a calming sense to the shoot while still keeping things fun. We have so many amazing photos from our shoot, it's hard to choose our favourites.\"<\/p><\/div>

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    \"Traveling with two children, we wanted to keep the photo session very relaxed and leisurely. Jimie set a good tone for the shoot so that we didn't feel rushed or stressed during our session. We didn't expect to receive our photos so quickly after our session, and we LOVE them! Thank you so much for capturing these moments during our family vacation!\"<\/p><\/div>

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    \"Michaela was so patient and captured some amazing photos of our family. Our 3 year old was being particularly 3 that day, not looking at the camera, not staying with us or following instructions. Michaela wasn’t ruffled by it and kept us calm. The photos came out better than we ever expected. We are very excited to get them printed. Thank you Michaela!\"<\/p><\/div>

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    Michaela in Kauai<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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