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TravelSome journeys are about one place. This one is about the world. From the boulevards of Paris to the Silk Road domes of Samarkand, from Caribbean-blue island lagoons to the desert skylines of the Gulf, this roundup brings together the destinations travellers are talking about right now.
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TravelOctober 2026 has brought a wave of new luxury openings across the world, from a mountainside resort in the Canadian Rockies to six private apartments in a 15th-century Florentine palazzo. For travellers who judge a journey by its setting, its service and its sense of place, these are the luxury destinations to know now —
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TravelLuxury travel is not about spending more - it is about experiencing more. The world's finest destinations for 2027 reward travellers with private lagoons at dawn, mountain suites above the clouds, and dinners where the chef has only ever heard of Michelin inspectors. From the overwater villas of the Maldives to the alpine palaces of
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TravelSome coastlines you visit; others you remember for the rest of your life. This guide to the best island seaside escapes brings together the shores that travellers dream about — turquoise lagoons ringed by coral reefs, volcanic cliffs draped in green, and harbour towns where the sea has shaped a thousand years of life.
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TravelFrom the whitewashed villages of Santorini to the turquoise lagoons of the Maldives, from Samarkand's Silk Road domes to the desert canyons of AlUla — 2026 is a year for the great world tour. International travel keeps growing, with UN Tourism counting 690 million international arrivals in the first half of 2026.
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TravelWhen money is no object, the world opens its most extraordinary doors: private islands reached by seaplane, cliffside suites pouring into the Aegean, desert resorts beneath Arabian stars. This is our guide to the planet's most luxurious destinations for 2026 — where service is invisible, privacy is absolute, and every detail is designed to be unforgettable.
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TravelFrom Santorini's cliffs to AlUla's desert canyons: the world's best travel destinations across Europe, USA, Asia, the islands, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
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TravelEmirates has begun Emirates Dubai Helsinki flights on a daily, year-round basis, with the inaugural flight EK167 departing Dubai for Helsinki on 1 October 2026. The new service creates the only year-round direct air link between the United Arab Emirates and Finland, connecting Helsinki to nearly 140
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TravelBritish Airways is returning to Sri Lanka. The airline will resume nonstop flights between London Gatwick and Colombo from 23 October 2026, operating three times a week with Boeing 777 aircraft. The new British Airways Sri Lanka flights mark the carrier's first direct service to the island in more t
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TravelIATA reports global air passenger demand fell 0.8% in August 2026 as Middle East carriers' demand dropped 14.6%; excluding the region, demand grew 0.6%. October schedules show cautious optimism.
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TravelNestled in the Riau Islands of Indonesia, Bawah Resort is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil and luxurious getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. This stunning resort is surrounded by crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and lush tropical forests, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
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