It’s the thick of winter, and you know what that means: we’re dreaming of other places. 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-travelled friends can’t stop talking about. If you’re seeking inspiration for your travel plans this year, look no further. (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.