Where Luxury Travelers Are Going in 2026

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Luura Cliff, Paros, Greece

Paros has been one of the Cyclades’ most compelling islands for years, and in May 2026 it got the property it deserved. Luura Cliff opened on a clifftop on the island’s western coast: adults-only, boutique, with views across the Aegean that take the better part of a morning to stop noticing. Greece is made for those who want to go deeper than the obvious circuit, and Paros is exactly that move.

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Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Morocco is one of the most layered destinations in travel, and the classic approach barely scratches the surface. Kasbah Tamadot, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member, sits at 1,800 meters above sea level in the High Atlas Mountains, 45 minutes south of Marrakech. Two or three nights at Tamadot changes what a Morocco trip feels like. After days of navigating medinas and souks, travelers are seeking a genuine reset in 2026, and this property’s hamman spa is the perfect solution. Traditional Moroccan treatments using black soap and local argan sit alongside modern recovery rituals, making it a natural way to unwind before a long-haul flight home.

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Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam

There is no road to Six Senses Ninh Van Bay. You arrive by speedboat from Nha Trang, a short crossing that separates the property physically and psychologically from the mainland. A Leading Hotels of the World member, it sits inside a bay ringed by granite boulders and jungle. Vietnam still surprises: the coastline is largely undeveloped, the food is exceptional, and the experience rewards the traveler who stays longer than planned.

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One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro

Montenegro’s Adriatic coastline is where serious travelers have been going quietly for a decade. One&Only Portonovi sits in the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO-listed fjord with the water color and limestone light that earns its comparison to the Italian Riviera. Tivat has an airport; Dubrovnik is 90 minutes by road and pairs well for a longer trip. The property carries a Chenot Espace wellness program, a private beach, and a seafood reputation that draws guests who extend their stay specifically for the food.