Where to go in 2026

Würzburg, Germany (Fodor’s Go List 2026)

Afar Best Places to travel in 2026

Afar’s list explores 24 less touristed and often overlooked destinations. It includes Adelaide, Bucharest, Eleuthera Islands, Lakipela and East Antarctica, among others. Check out the list here: https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-places-to-travel-in-2026.

American Express Trending Destinations

The American Express list is based on 2025 travel bookings by its card members as well as the travel trends observed by Amex travel consultants worldwide. These trending places include Killarney, Marbella, Malaga, Marrakech, Panama City and no surpirse, Las Vegas, among others. https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/discover/get-inspired/trending-destinations.

Conde Nast Traveler Best Places to go in 2026

Conde Nast’s list includes places that “already feel familiar and yet are imbued with fresh life” like HongKong. Get to know the places on the list here: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-places-to-go-in-2026.

Fodor's Go List 2026

https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2026

Lonely Planet Best in Travel

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel

National Geographic

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/travel-adventures-best-trips-to-book-2026

New York Times 52 Places to go in 2026

The much awaited NY Times list includes the American Revolutionary trail to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA as well as other places throughout the country like Big Sur in California. The list goes on to include Armenia, Bangkok, Warsaw and more. Follow this link to read more about it: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2026.html

Travel and Leisure Best Places to go 2026

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-go-2026-11840319

Fodor's No List 2026 Fodor has done well to make travelers aware of the plight of many popular destinations which are suffering from environmental and infrastructure strains and overtourism. This year the list includes Antarctica, Glacier National Park, Jungfrau Region in Switzerland, etc. Fodor’s suggests that we travel responsibly, that we be mindful of our environmental and social footprints and choose alternative destinations. For more on this No List, check this link: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/no-list-2026.

Wherever you plan to go in 2026, have fun and safe travels!

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The Fairy Tale Town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber has been on my travel bucket list for years. And I finally got there last November. It is an enchanting place. With its half-timbered houses, clock towers, colorful façades, schneeballs and beer steins, Rothenburg ODT oozes with medieval charm. It's no surprise that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I was partially filmed in Rothenburg ODT. This is a common dilemma in Rothenburg ODT. Which direction to take? It's hard to choose because every cobblestone street seems to be competing for the best dressed street award. And they are all winners in my book. After walking half a day, an inviting table for two with colorful flowers to warm a cold November day. I love how these two half-timbered buildings anchor a street that leads to another intriguing square. The Plönlein (Little Square) is the most photographed square in Rothenburg ODT. But I found more picturesque neighborhoods than this. That's ...

Midnight in Paris Movie Locations

It's not often I watch a movie but on a long flight home late last year, I had the chance to watch Midnight in Paris and was totally captivated by its plot. Can you imagine time traveling to the era of Fitzgerald and Hemingway, Picasso and Dali, Gauguin and Toulouse Lautrec? It was therefore such a treat to be in Paris and be able to see a couple of the locations from the movie. Had so much fun figuring out where the Peugeot came from to pick up Gil (Owen Wilson) and take him back to the Jazz Age. Rue Galande Rue Galande is a narrow street lined with boutiques with engaging window displays. Notice the giant flea sculpture above one of the shops. This location was shown at the beginning of the film. Interestingly enough, Rue Galande is a stone's throw from the bouquinistes along the Seine and across from the Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris. The Steps of St. Etienne du Mont This is where Gil was sitting, a little disoriented, when the Pe...

Casapueblo and Carlos Páez Vilaró

Casapueblo, Punta Ballena Just a few minutes from the popular beach destination of Punta del Este is Casapueblo which sits on the edge of a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. If you're staying at the hotel, then you're in for a big treat. Imagine the view of the blue ocean made more dazzling by the sun. But that's not all. There's also an art gallery and museum next door which displays the artistic works of Carlos Páez Vilaró who also designed Casapueblo, his permanent home and studio. Casapueblo reminds one of the Greek isles at first glimpse. But it isn't that simple. Look closely and you'll find the influence of Gaudi in the architecture which Vilaró himself built with no plans. There are no straight lines. The interior has many passages and narrow stairs leading to enchanting rooms, everyone of which is different from the other. Notice the curving lines and the rooftops with their pointed concrete posts. Vilaró liked his house to a hornero's (ovenbird...

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