Travel Inspiration

Road trips don’t actually have to all follow the same pattern, and in the end, that’s what makes them such a great choice.

If you’ve noticed your dream destinations feeling more crowded, more expensive, and harder to enjoy, you’re not alone. Travel in 2026 is shifting—and savvy holidaymakers are quietly ditching the obvious hotspots in favour of something smarter.

There’s a particular kind of happiness that arrives long before you reach the airport. It begins quietly, perhaps while scrolling through flights late at night, saving restaurant recommendations on Google Maps, or imagining the first warm breeze when you step off the plane.

Not everyone wants a schedule packed with landmarks and restaurant reservations. Some trips are better when there’s space to notice where you are: the shape of a valley, the smell of olive trees after rain, the sound of water moving over stone.  

2026 marks a huge year for eclipse tourism, with the total lunar eclipse and accompanying ‘Blood Moon’ gracing the skies on 2 – 3 March, followed by the total solar eclipse on 17 August.

If you are wondering where to travel in 2026, the answer depends on whether you crave the vibrancy of city life or the serenity of remote escapes.

A new analysis of 30 global honeymoon destinations has revealed that Indonesia is the world’s best place for couples seeking a luxury experience without the luxury price tag – outperforming traditional favourites such as the Maldives, Mauritius and Bermuda.

If social media decided the world’s wonders, some destinations would top bucket lists thanks to billions of views, iconic aesthetics and “must-post” backdrops. 

Fed up with elbowing your way along heaving National Trust paths every weekend? You’re not the only one.

Guests often find themselves moving through the day in slow motion with opportunities to snorkel among coral gardens, drift on paddleboards, and fall asleep under stars.