I’m a journey knowledgeable and these are the seven hottest locations to go to in 2026

If you’re in search of 2026 journey inspiration, we’ve got curated the locations everyone seems to be speaking about this 12 months – and they’re backed by journey consultants too.

Whether you’re looking for journey in Colombia, desperate to expertise South Korea’s tradition or need to fulfill your wanderlust by jetting off to Georgia – learn on for our hottest vacation suggestions.

Mallorca

Luxury journey firm ASmallWorld have named Mallorca as Spain’s latest ‘It’ island, and says it’s one of many high 5 most requested about locations of their dialogue hub.

“What makes Mallorca stand out from other Spanish islands is its sheer diversity,” says CEO Zain Richardson. “You get the bohemian charm of stone-built villages, the buzz of Palma’s restaurants and galleries, and an ever-changing coastline of quiet calas and long sandy beaches, without having to compromise on comfort or style.”

Transfers are brief, and the infrastructure is effectively developed, Richardson provides, and sustainability is excessive on the agenda too.

“Local authorities are tightening rules on party boats, noisy beach activities, and illegal rentals to control over-tourism and protect quality of life, which should gradually favour a calmer, more authentic style of tourism that many travellers now seek.”

There’s a brand new wave of luxurious accommodations as a consequence of open this 12 months, together with the Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra.

The United States

The US is hardly an rising vacation spot, however there’s a lot taking place throughout the states in 2026 – and lots of causes to go to, regardless of a rocky political local weather.

This 12 months is the 250th anniversary of US independence and the a centesimal anniversary of Route 66 – the enduring historic 2,400-mile freeway.

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The US can also be one of many host nations of the FIFA World Cup, serving to to shine a sporting highlight on cities together with Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas and Kansas City.

Dark sky tourism is about to be large in 2026 and the US has a few of the greatest locations to see the celebs, together with Utah, Arizona and Idaho. Plus, a weakening greenback towards the pound and extra aggressive airfares are additionally making a vacation to the US extra enticing to British and Irish travellers.

Mozambique

Travel isn’t suggested to Mozambique’s north area, bordering Tanzania in the intervening time, however Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel, says the remainder of the East African nation continues to be on the recent checklist for 2026.

“What’s happened there, and has happened in quite a few places, is that we’ve seen a whole country get tarred with the same brush, and people aren’t going to Mozambique as much as they should.”

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Gorongosa National Park, which has loved a restoration because it was devastated by civil conflict within the Nineteen Nineties, has seen the opening of latest lodges this 12 months.

“They’ve done an amazing conservation effort,” notes Tom. “It’s got everything from lions, elephants, buffalo, antelope, you name it.

“Mozambique can now be considered a ‘bush and beach’ destination,” he says, which means combining a safari with a seaside break. Previously, he says, guests sometimes did a safari in South Africa or Botswana and headed to Mozambique for a seaside keep, “but now, in Mozambique, you can do both.”

“It’s incredibly beautiful, there are some amazing islands and incredible diving, where you’ll find whale sharks, mantas, dolphins and sea turtles.”

Kyrgyzstan

The gateway to the ‘Five Stans’ of Central Asia is Uzbekistan, says Barber, and is best identified to British vacationers, “but Kyrgyzstan is a lovely counterpoint. It has mountains and walking and riding – incredible views.”

A 2026 launch of an Alexandra Tolstoy documentary, highlighting the nation’s unspoiled and numerous pure magnificence, can also be as a consequence of shine a light-weight. Recommended websites embrace the magnificent Köl-Suu lake, the glacial Köl-Tör Lake and the Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve.

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While the capital Bishkek presents a booming foodie and nightlife scene, Kyrgyzstan is probably considered one of Central Asia’s best-kept secrets and techniques.

Travel firm Intrepid has added a brand new Kyrgyzstan itinerary for 2026, Trekking the Tien Shan Trails (10 days, from £1,545pp), which entails following nomadic trails previous mountains and lakes, and spending nights in conventional yurts.

Colombia

You would possibly consider Colombia as a conventional backpackers’ vacation spot, however in response to Richardson, it’s now rising as considered one of Latin America’s “most inspiring examples of cultural, culinary and creative renewal” – and luxurious manufacturers are lastly taking word.

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Lonely Planet named Cartagena, Colombia, considered one of their high 10 locations to go to in 2026 and the brand new Four Seasons Cartagena is about to open in early 2026 within the Getsemaní neighbourhood, subsequent to the UNESCO-listed Walled City. While each Bogotá and the Medellin area are having a second –Guatape village and El Penol come extremely beneficial.

There will at all times be an immersive, genuine really feel to any keep right here, even should you splash out on a higher-priced vacation.

South Korea

From Okay-pop to Korean skincare, South Korea is big proper now, and curiosity within the vacation spot is simply going to develop.

Virgin Atlantic is launching its first direct flight from London Heathrow to Seoul in March 2026.

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Jeju-Do, Korea’s largest island, 50 miles off the mainland, additionally made the Lonely Planet checklist, at quantity 17, and has lengthy been often known as a home vacation vacation spot, with seashores and luxurious greenery, it makes the proper antidote to some days in Seoul.

Barber says: “Aman hotels, the super swanky ones, the baby brand is called Janu, is opening [a premise] in Seoul and it’s much more aimed at Gen Z. With the K-wave, new flights and new funky hotels, it’s definitely going to push [Seoul travel] along.”

Georgia

EasyJet launched a brand new flight route from London Luton to Georgia’s capital Tbilisi towards the tip of 2025, and the Eastern European nation is about to draw rising numbers of holiday makers with different new worldwide flight routes launching in 2026 – after beforehand being considerably ignored in neighbour Turkey’s shadow.

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“It’s definitely a fabulous country, it will be popular,” says Barber.

Tbilisi boasts grand, vast boulevards and cobbled streets in a historic outdated city, in addition to some well-known sulphur baths, and outdoors the capital, there are historical monasteries and cathedrals, together with the UNESCO-anointed Gelati Monastery in Kutaisi.

“Everyone we send to Georgia comes back saying it’s just amazing. They’ve got incredible food and the oldest wine making industry in the world” – stated thus far again 8,000 years.