Cover Travel by taxi or by train from the Venezia Santa Lucia train station on the Grand Canal. The station takes it name from the Santa Maria di Nazareth church right beside. (Photo: Michal Krakowiak/Getty Images)
Travel by taxi or by train from the Venezia Santa Lucia train station on the Grand Canal. The station takes it name from the Santa Maria di Nazareth church right beside. (Photo: Michal Krakowiak/Getty Images)
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Tatler editors on the travel destinations they hope to explore in 2026, and the personal reasons behind each trip
As the year edges towards its close, thoughts naturally turn to where we all might go next. For the editors at Tatler Asia, travel in 2026 is partly about chasing the new and a lot about following long-standing curiosities: reunions with old friends, cities finally explored beyond a single neighbourhood, landscapes that have lingered on the wish list for years.
From road trips built around architecture and meals worth lingering over, to slow journeys by rail, museum openings decades in the making and places where craft, culture and history are still deeply entwined, these are the destinations our team both quietly and actively plotting. Consider it a glimpse into how Tatler travels — curious, worldly, and always led by a good reason to go.
Chicago wonders
Above Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, a breakthrough of modern architecture — open-plan living, dramatic cantilevers and long horizontal lines that reshaped how homes could flow. (Photo: Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0/Flickr)
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, a breakthrough of modern architecture — open-plan living, dramatic cantilevers and long horizontal lines that reshaped how homes could flow. (Photo: Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0/Flickr)
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Despite all reasonable judgement given the current moment, I’m very keen on a reunion tour of sorts with dear friends on the US East Coast, whom I haven’t seen since pre-pandemic. Think long meals in neighbourhood favourites, time with their children, and the occasional strong-arming into architectural detours (Fallingwater, the Glass House). Beach and spa escapes can wait — what I’m really plotting is a road trip to Chicago, happily ticking off the architectural wonders by two great Franks: Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House and Frank Gehry's Pritzker Pavilion.
– Karen Vera, regional content director and executive editor, Hong Kong
Tracking the Orient Express
There's something impossibly glamorous about the idea of swanning about a restored art deco carriage, drink in hand, whilst Europe's most magnificent landscapes roll past my window. The Orient-Express has long been on my wish list, and 2026 feels like the perfect time to finally don my finest and channel my inner Hercule Poirot (minus the murder, I hope).
I’d love to do the London-Venice route. In an age of budget airlines and airport lounges, there's something kind of incredible about choosing to take the scenic route, with nothing but time and champagne on my hands.
An Australian cultural wish list
Above A neoclassical masterpiece in Melbourne: the La Trobe Reading Room under the historic skylights of the State Library of Victoria. (Photo: Mitchell Luo/Unsplash)
A neoclassical masterpiece in Melbourne: the La Trobe Reading Room under the historic skylights of the State Library of Victoria. (Photo: Mitchell Luo/Unsplash)
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My sister and her family have been based in south Queensland—specifically the Sunshine Coast then Brisbane—for 11 years, so while I’ve been Down Under numerous times in the last decade, I’ve never branched out from that region. This year, I hope to use their home as a base and explore a little further afield, visiting friends and taking in culture in some of the other great cities. The dream: Greek and Italian food in Melbourne, plus too much time in bookshops and the State Library Victoria—after all, Melbourne is the second ever Unesco City of Literature; learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in Sydney’s Art Gallery of New South Wales and Australian Museum (and maybe do that totally touristy Sydney Harbour Bridge climb); hit up some of the 18 distinct wine regions around Adelaide; and maybe even squeeze in a quick culinary adventure in Tasmania—the island’s native pepperberry is one of the most exciting flavours ever, so I imagine amazing things.
Iceland escape
Above Compacted over a thousand years, these ancient ice blocks on the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon display a brilliant cerulean hue as they journey from the Vatnajökull ice cap toward the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: Mark Olsen/Unsplash)
Compacted over a thousand years, these ancient ice blocks on the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon display a brilliant cerulean hue as they journey from the Vatnajökull ice cap toward the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: Mark Olsen/Unsplash)
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I’ve had Iceland on my travel wishlist for a while—a place to finally tick off the northern lights from my bucket list, soak in the magic of snow-covered landscapes and explore natural spots like Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and South Coast waterfalls. I’m also charmed by Iceland’s cozy traditions, like curling up on Christmas Eve with a book and a mug of hot chocolate. It feels like the ultimate warm, fuzzy escape!
– Yoyo Chow, editor, Power & Purpose, Hong Kong
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Moroccan magic
Above At Marrakech souks, vibrant spices create a sensory mosaic, shaped into cones to show off the freshness and fine grind.(Photo: Zakariae Daoui/Unsplash)
Above A classic multifoil archway showcases the intricate geometry of Moorish design, typical of Moroccan craftsmanship. (Photo: Alex Azabache/Unsplash)
At Marrakech souks, vibrant spices create a sensory mosaic, shaped into cones to show off the freshness and fine grind.(Photo: Zakariae Daoui/Unsplash)
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I’ve always wanted to explore Marrakech, and 2026 is (hopefully) my year. The colours hit like a fever dream, even though I've only seen them on TV. The main attraction for me is the souks, where I hope to watch the filigree masters twist silver into delicate arabesques, hunting lanterns, teapots, and coin amulets that whisper Berber tales. Food hits deep in Morocco, or so I hear: smoky tagines bubble lamb with prunes and saffron, harira soups brim with chickpeas, fresh mint tea sweetens secrets. Amid saffron stalls and cobalt dyes, it's one of those places where craft is still passed from hand-to-hand, with flavours layered like history. No tourist rush; just a dash of colours teaching me to see the world differently.
Egyptian mysteries
Above The Grand Egyptian Museum’s soaring atrium is anchored by a 3,200-year-old colossal statue of Ramses II, serving as the starting point for a chronological journey through Egypt’s history. (Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images)
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s soaring atrium is anchored by a 3,200-year-old colossal statue of Ramses II, serving as the starting point for a chronological journey through Egypt’s history. (Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images)
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Ever since I saw the Tutankhamun exhibition in Hong Kong as a child (and The Mummy movies), I’ve dreamed of standing before the pyramids and temples in Egypt in person. This year, that dream feels closer than ever with the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum—a breathtaking cultural landmark decades in the making. Situated near the Giza Pyramids, it houses over 100,000 artefacts, including the entire treasure collection of King Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time. Combining cutting-edge architecture with ancient wonder, the museum isn’t just a tribute to Egypt’s past; it’s a spectacular new chapter in how humanity connects with history.
– Zabrina Lo, senior editor, arts and culture, Hong Kong
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Disney on deck
Above With Disney Cruises sailing out of Singapore, Asia-based travellers can now chase a Marvel mission, seek out Star Wars legends, or share a warm hug with Elsa and Mickey. (Photo: Chad Sparkes/Flickr)
With Disney Cruises sailing out of Singapore, Asia-based travellers can now chase a Marvel mission, seek out Star Wars legends, or share a warm hug with Elsa and Mickey. (Photo: Chad Sparkes/Flickr)
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Disney is bringing its cruise experience to Asia—and I couldn’t be more excited. After watching countless YouTube videos of Disney cruise adventures, the all-new Disney Adventure sailing from Singapore has become my most coveted travel goal for 2026. Growing up, I’ve always lived within easy reach of Disneyland—from California to Florida, and now Hong Kong. Yet I’ve never experienced a Disney cruise. With this new cruise departing from Singapore, just a four-hour flight away, the timing feels perfect. The cruise features seven themed areas that bring beloved tales from Disney, Marvel and Pixar to life on a grand scale—you never outgrow these stories, and this voyage seems like the perfect opportunity to embrace my inner child once more.
