Fora’s Hot List 2026 is here—and it’s not just about where people are going, but why. Based on Fora’s booking data, advisor insight, and on-the-ground intel from the global travel community, this year’s forecast highlights a shift toward more intentional travel: art-led cities, under-the-radar destinations, pet-inclusive luxury, and experiences that feel personal rather than performative. Below are the destinations gaining momentum, the travel trends shaping the year ahead, a

My kids are now 21 and 20 years old, and we began traveling since they were 3 months old. The younger you can get them to start traveling, the more they get comfortable with flights, cars, hotels, and cruises. It becomes less stressful and more enjoyable the older they get. So when starting out with babies, try to pick flights where you will be in the air during their nap times. It helps them stay on schedule. If you have a layover, what worked best for us was longer layovers

How do you plan your next adventure? When my kids were little, we talked about our families diverse background. We decided the only way to learn more about our culture was to visit the places and immerse ourselves in local culture. We based our vacations on those locations. Some of these places to get there meant, flights, ferries, cars and trains. To be prepared for these adventures with little ones meant looking at maps and talking about how we were going to get there. For