2026 Travel Trends

As travelers start looking ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: trips are becoming more intentional, more flexible, and more thoughtfully planned. From smarter ways to pay for flights to trips designed around rest and balance, these trends are shaping how and why we travel internationally.

Here are the top 2026 travel trends I’m seeing and helping clients plan right now.

Points-Funded Flights

Travelers are getting savvier about how they pay for flights. Credit card points and airline miles are being used more strategically than ever, especially transferable points that can unlock better routes, premium cabins, and lower out-of-pocket costs. With the right planning, flights that once felt out of reach are suddenly very doable.

This is one of the biggest ways I help clients stretch their travel budgets without sacrificing experience.

Slow Travel

Instead of racing through multiple cities, more travelers are choosing fewer destinations and longer stays. Slow travel allows time to settle in, explore neighborhoods, connect with local culture, and actually enjoy the pace of the trip. It often leads to better value on accommodations and a much more meaningful experience overall.

Think less checking in and out, more living like a local.

Sustainable Travel

Eco-conscious travel continues to grow, with travelers prioritizing choices that have a lower environmental impact. Trains over short flights, locally owned hotels, community-based tours, and experiences that give back are becoming top priorities.

Sustainable travel doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or style. It means traveling with intention and awareness.

Work-From-Anywhere

Remote work has permanently changed how people travel. Longer international stays, flexible schedules, and destinations that support digital nomads are all on the rise. Travelers are blending work and travel in ways that feel balanced, productive, and fulfilling.

Your office might not always look the same, but the experience can be even better.

Wellness Travel

Rest is no longer an afterthought. Wellness-focused trips are gaining momentum, from spa towns and thermal baths to nature immersion, retreats, and itineraries built with breathing room. Travelers are prioritizing mental and physical well-being just as much as sightseeing.

Sometimes the best itinerary leaves space to simply be.

Ready to Plan Your 2026 Travel

These trends aren’t just ideas, they’re shaping how real trips are being planned right now. If any of these resonate with you, I’d love to help turn them into a thoughtful, seamless travel experience designed just for you.

Keep Traveling,
Mo 🌍