{"id":38258,"date":"2025-06-12T16:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=38258"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T00:38:55","slug":"where-to-travel-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/where-to-travel-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Go in 2026: 12 Destinations Worth Planning Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unsure where to travel in 2026? Start planning your big adventure now with this carefully curated hotlist of must-visit destinations for the year ahead.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world has a lot on in 2026. The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America, Spain is in line for a solar eclipse, and a new wave of destinations \u2013 the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka \u2013 is pulling travellers away from the well-worn circuits of Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, Japan remains unmissable and Malta is quietly becoming one of Europe’s most interesting islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve picked 12 destinations that have a specific, compelling reason to visit this year \u2013 not just because they’re beautiful, but because 2026 gives you a reason to go now. Here’s where to start planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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