Top 10 International Destinations to Visit in 2026

From overwater villas in the Maldives to cherry blossoms in Kyoto, our travel team's shortlist of unmissable trips for the year ahead.

## Our 2026 shortlist 1. **Maldives** — overwater villas, seaplane arrivals, the world's clearest lagoons. 2. **Bali, Indonesia** — Ubud jungle, rice terraces and Seminyak beach clubs. 3. **Thailand** — Bangkok temples plus Phuket and Krabi island hopping. 4. **Dubai, UAE** — Burj Khalifa sunsets and desert dune nights. 5. **Singapore** — Gardens by the Bay, Universal Studios and Michelin street food. 6. **Japan** — cherry blossoms in March/April, ryokan onsens and bullet trains. 7. **Switzerland** — Mt. Titlis, Jungfraujoch and chocolate-box villages. 8. **France** — Paris in spring + Côte d'Azur summer. 9. **Italy** — Venice gondolas, Rome ruins and Amalfi coast drives. 10. **Mauritius / Seychelles** — alternative beach paradise with great year-round weather. ## When to book For March–May Europe trips, book 4-5 months out. Maldives and Bali offer best rates for May, September and early November. Browse our [international holidays](/holidays) to see live pricing.