Condé Nast Traveler US

April 2026 |

WORD OF MOUTH Learning from Greek culinary traditions on Crete; Abu Dhabi’s new museums; curbing food waste; a hotel boom in Costa Rica; and a shopping guide to Montreal WHY WE TRAVEL Western Ireland’s take on slow travel; beauty and grief on California’s Channel Islands; Eva Longoria cooks French; a return to Laos; and biking through Tanzania EXT IN TRAVEL Globe-trotting in 2026 is going niche by way of reimagined wellness, extremely short or long itineraries, immersive sporting experiences, and a deepened interest in local craft CLOSER ENCOUNTERS With new port openings, smaller vessels, and increased access to remote destinations, cruising is now more experiential than ever. Plus, cruise trends to jump aboard