15 Best Destinations to Visit in 2026
Otium Concierge’s Ultimate Travel Hotlist
If 2026 is the year you finally prioritise you; more rest, more experiences, more “wow, I needed that” moments, then this list is your new best friend. We’ve pulled together the destinations that are set to shine next year, whether you want sunshine, scenery, culture or full-blown escapism.
No endless Googling, no planning stress - just inspiration. (And yes, we can handle the rest.)
1. Japan – Culture, calm and food worth travelling for
Temples, cherry blossom, neon lights and immaculate trains. Japan is the ultimate mix of peaceful and extra.
2. South Africa – Adventure without sacrificing luxury
Safaris, wine country, world-class food and coastline that makes you question why you live where it rains.
3. Canada – A breath of fresh air (literally)
Mountains, lakes and wildlife galore. Perfect for slowing down and switching off.
4. Portugal – Effortless sunshine
Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve continue to be star performers for a reason: warm weather, great food and easy travel.
5. Costa Rica – Nature, wellness and jungle zen
Eco-lodges, rainforest views and enough wildlife to impress even the most reluctant traveller.
6. Oman – Sunshine with serenity
Stunning beaches, warm hospitality and dramatic mountain landscapes — without the chaos of bigger Middle East hubs.
7. Australia – The once-in-a-decade yes
With new flight routes and a buzzing travel scene, 2026 is the perfect year to finally go. Beaches, cities and bucket-list moments.
8. Iceland – The land of “is this even real?”
Waterfalls, volcanoes, hot springs and Northern Lights. A short flight for a big impact.
9. Greece – Islands for any mood
Whether you want party (Mykonos), peace (Paros), culture (Crete) or chic (Santorini), Greece delivers every time.
10. Morocco – Colour, culture and coastlines
Split your time between Marrakech’s energy and the calm of Essaouira or the Atlas Mountains.
11. New Zealand – Nature on steroids
The views are stunning, the locals are lovely, and the road trips are the stuff of legends.
12. Bali – Spiritual meets stylish
Yoga retreats, beach clubs, jungle villas — Bali is still the ultimate mix of switch-off and treat-yourself.
13. Vietnam – Food, history and jaw-dropping scenery
From Halong Bay to Hoi An, this is the perfect blend of culture, adventure and affordability.
14. The Maldives – When you want absolute quiet
Overwater villas, turquoise seas and the kind of calm you can feel in your bones.
15. Argentina – Wine, waterfalls and wild landscapes
Buenos Aires for culture, Patagonia for adventure, Mendoza for Malbec. A dream.
Planning a 2026 getaway? Let Otium handle the heavy lifting
Whether you know exactly where you’re going or just know you need out, we’ll sort the research, planning, bookings and logistics. You simply turn up and enjoy.