The end of the year brings a lot of anticipation—holiday parties, gift-giving, scrambling to finish a to-do list before some hard-earned PTO. Potentially one of the most exciting things about this season is the daydreaming about how you’re going to fill those precious vacation days, and our team is no different.
In 2026, we’re looking forward to journeys near and far to celebrate loved ones and revisit places of trips past. The map is widespread: Bolivia, Utah, Scotland, France, Yellowstone, a superyacht cruise, and so much more. One big pattern that seems to be woven throughout most of our plans is the people we’re spending it with or traveling to see. Weddings, birthdays, family road trips, beach nights with friends, mother-son glamping—it’s clear we’re all craving quality time with the people who brighten up our lives.
If you’re looking for inspiration to build your own 2026 adventure, this is a fantastic place to start. Here’s to a year of sights, eats, new and old friends, and more than a few laughs.
An exploration of Scotland’s northern reaches
Each time I return to Scotland, I’m reminded of how much I’m drawn to its vast, broody landscapes and lilting pace of life. This year, my husband and I enjoyed a long weekend in Cairngorms National Park—prime Scottish wild lands with a tapestry of habitats and ecosystems primed for hours of climbing, fishing, and swimming. I stayed at Killiehuntly, a Scottish farmhouse with a Scandi personality that is a family favorite. There, we warmed our bones in a wild sauna yurt, fished in nearby lochs, and took our afternoon tea on sheepskin rugs in a glass greenhouse. This year, I hope to explore the Sutherland region up north, which promises drama in its rising peaks and crashing waves. I can’t wait to fill the days up with hiking and fishing, peaceful walks through storybook villages, and stops at every distillery. I am also conjuring up many hours of doing absolutely nothing by a cast iron fireplace, tattie scone in one hand, whisky Mac in the other. —Arati Menon, Global Digital Director