Best 2026 Destinations in North America: Solo Travel & Wine Escapes

EXPLORERS! Are you planning your 2026 travel guide but don’t know where to start? With the World Cup taking over North America this year, I’m sharing my breakdown of the best solo travel and wine travel destinations in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Whether you're looking for a solo travel escape or a hidden wine gem near a host city, this video covers my personally vetted favorites and the top research-backed spots on my 2026 hit list.

In this video, we’re diving into:
🍷 Wine Travel: Why the Dahlonega Plateau in Georgia and Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico are 2026 must-visits.
✈️ Solo Travel: Vetting the best spots for Black women, from the luxury of Napa Valley to the vibrant energy of Mexico City.
⚽ World Cup Strategy: Finding peaceful "side quests" in Toronto and beyond.
📍 My 2026 Hit List: The destinations I’m personally heading to this year.

Additional Resources:
Napa Valley: Solo in Napa Valley: A First Timer's Guide to Wineries & Everything You Need To Know    • Solo in Napa Valley: A First Timer's Guide...  
Dahlonega Plateau:    • Wineries Near Atlanta  
Valle de Guadalupe + More In Mexico:    • Mexico  
Toronto:    • Travel with Clem to CANADA (Spring)  
NYC: Layover in New York City | Remembering 9/11 | Things To Do    • Layover in New York City | Remembering 9/1...  

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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Dahlonega Plateau - Georgia
02:57 - Napa Valley
04:52 - Valle de Guadalupe
06:51 - NYC
09:44 - Mexico City
11:29 - Toronto
13:17 - My Hit List
14:39 - End

MUSIC: I Need You Darlin' by baegel at https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/t...

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New York Winter Aerials Andriy Stefanyshyn from Artlist from Canva
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ABOUT ME:
Welcome! I'm Kita the Explorer based in Atlanta USA. I love being a solo woman traveler but will indulge in family or group trips from time to time. I'm here to share my explorations from things to do in Atlanta and my solo travel adventures around the globe!