Quiz: Where should you go for your big 2026 holiday?
Don’t miss out. Lock in your summer plans before hotels and attractions sell out
05/02/2026
Words: Tracey Davies
Dreaming of your next big adventure? 2026 brings new opportunities to explore incredible destinations. Whether you want to cruise along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, scour souks in Morocco’s culture capital or put the pedal to the metal on the great Route 66 in the USA, the world is your veritable oyster. Answer a few questions with our quickfire quiz and discover where you should book now for your next big holiday.
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Sun-loungers on the Bay of Kotor
Relax on the Montenegro Riviera in Tivat
Tivat, Montenegro’s chichi resort on the Bay of Kotor is a good choice for couples who like the finer things in life. Sun-kissed days are spent wandering along the palm-lined promenade watching sleek super yachts glide in and out of Porto Montenegro. Relax on pebble beaches, enjoy long, leisurely lunches and sip cocktails in hip rooftop bars. Culture lovers can visit the Buća-Luković Museum or take a day trip to nearby Budva or Kotor. Check in to Chedi Lustica Bay, a sleek resort with a private beach and contemporary waterfront suites.
The Zaouia Tijaniyya mosque in Rabat (Haitham Sardi)
Scour the souks in cultural Rabat
With leafy boulevards, Moorish architecture and a lively jazz scene, Morocco’s understated capital is perfect for culture vultures. Wander between the golden ramparts of the Kasbah of the Udayas, see the storks nesting in the Unesco-listed Chellah necropolis and scour the souks for treasure in the 12th-century Medina. Don’t miss a peek into Mohamed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Villa des Artes. After dark, kick back with some smooth tunes in one of Rabat’s many jazz clubs. Treat yourself to a night or two at the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr.
Sunset over Salerno and the Tyrrhenian Sea (Gianpaolo Antonucci)
Enjoy la dolce vita in Salerno
The eastern gateway to the Amalfi Coast, the sunny southern city of Salerno appeals to those who love to bumble between beaches and pastel-hued seaside villages enjoying la dolce vita. Saunter along Salerno's palm-lined lungomare, gaze up at the ornate Duomo with its mediaeval crypt and enjoy long, leisurely lunches in Salerno’s famous seafood restaurants. Stay nearby in Conca dei Marini, a tiny fishing village that’s home to Monastero Santa Rosa, a beautifully renovated 17th-century monastery-turned-boutique hotel.
Golden gorse on Guernsey (Ben Grayland)
A traditional seaside staycation in Guernsey
Blue waters, palm-fringed promenades and white-sand beaches – this is the Caribbean of the British Isles. The second largest of the Channel Islands, Guernsey is only 12 miles long and seven miles wide but still packs a punch when it comes to old-school charm. Book a room at the beautiful Fermain Valley resort hotel near St Peter Port and visit Hauteville House, where Victor Hugo, the eccentric French author of Les Misérables, was exiled. Don’t miss the brilliant German Occupation Museum in Les Houards next to the airport, which has a life-size reconstruction of a wartime street.
The Gateway Arch in St Louis (Kenny Nguy)
Hit the Mother Road in St Louis
One of the main stops on the legendary Route 66, St Louis is the ideal choice for those looking for the great American road trip. Gaze up at the Gateway Arch, cruise down by the mighty Mississippi and eat some of the best brisket in Missouri at Big Woody’s BBQ in St Charles. After dark, follow in the footsteps of Chuck Berry and Miles Davis in the blues and jazz clubs on the Delmar Loop. Sports fans, meanwhile, can catch a Cardinals baseball game at Busch Park. For riveting rooftop views of St Louis’ skyline, check in at Angad Arts Hotel in the Grand Center Arts District.
Ocean Drive in Miami Beach
Moon over Miami’s Art Deco charm
With golden beaches, buzzworthy brunch spots and more Insta-perfect architecture than you can point a Polaroid at, Miami is ideal for trend-seeking style hounds. South Beach is where you’ll find the best beaches and candy‑hued Art Deco hotels, while Wynwood is good for street art and ceviche. Then there’s Little Havana for salsa dancing in funky Cuban bars. And when you fancy going really wild, venture west and cruise with the ’gators through the Everglades. For breakfast with a view, book a bungalow at Miami Beach EDITION, which overlooks Miami Beach.
Wat Arun temple in Bangkok (Anansit Angsooksiri)
For tuk-tuks and temples head to Bangkok
Gilded temples, fragrant night markets and sultry sunsets over the Chao Phraya River make Bangkok a glorious assault on all senses that’s perfect for the more adventurous traveller. Visit the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, see the gilded turrets of the Grand Palace and sample the city’s best street food at Yaowarat night market. Treat yourself to a stay at the glittering Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, which sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and easily connects to the rest of the city by Skytrain.
