It’s the thick of winter, and you know what that means: We’re dreaming of other places. Some warmth would be nice, but any change of scenery is welcome. As we reflected on and researched the destinations for this list of the best places to travel in 2026, we considered exciting upcoming events, museum openings, and eye-catching new accommodation options, plus the places our most well-traveled friends can’t stop talking about. If you’re seeking inspiration for your travel plans this year, look no further.
From a conservation sanctuary on a private island in the Seychelles—where giant tortoises and hawksbill sea turtles roam—to the majestic waterfalls and fjords of Norway, to a banner year of cultural, culinary, and sporting events in Los Angeles, to horse-trekking and hiking through stunning alpine valleys in Kyrgyzstan, keep reading for all the places on Vogue’s travel itinerary this year.
Norway
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A trip to Norway can satisfy both the sightseers and the leisure-seekers among us. In Oslo, check out the country’s largest collection of art, architecture, and design at the National Museum, or soak up the wellness benefits of one of the floating saunas on the Oslo fjord, where, in the summer, people lie out in the sun and jump into the crisp water. Or take the Flåm railway, which stops at the Kjosfossen waterfall, where you’ll see mysterious women in red dresses dancing to Norwegian folk music amidst the cliffs. (It is still one of the wildest things I’ve seen, and the village of Flåm itself, though touristy, felt whimsical and otherworldly.)
There are also some exciting new hotel openings, like the Relais & Chateaux property Yrti Island Retreat, which is slated to open in April 2026 in one of the country’s oldest fishing communities on the island of Træna. If you’re looking for a tried-and-true option, you can’t go wrong with 62° Nord’s charming trio of hotels—Storfjord, Hotel Union Øye, and Brosundet—which are dotted around the striking fjords that snake inland from the port town of Ålesund. And if culinary adventure is more your speed, try one of the newer additions to the Michelin star list, like Bergen’s Gaptrast and Omakase by Sergey Pak. —Anna Grace Lee
Malta
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