From October 2026, Virgin Atlantic will be flying direct from London to Phuket three times a week. This will be the only direct service from the UK to Phuket, creating easier access to the stunning beaches and islands of Thailand’s West Coast. Thailand’s popularity has boomed in recent years, especially with the release of The White Lotus Season Three which showcased the fantastic luxury hotels on offer. The region is home to stunning coastline, secluded island retreats, elephant encounters and sumptuous cuisine – now is the time to book.  

Take a look at our Phuket holidays.

The current favourable exchange rate (2AUD:1GBP or 1.15EUR) means a visit to Australia represents outstanding value in 2026. With such diverse sightseeing on offer all over the country, it’s no wonder that we see our clients return time and again to soak up the culture, witness the iconic wildlife and explore a new region. Having just been included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list, why not add the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia to your list? 

Take a look at our Australia holidays.

Celebrating its centenary in 2026, there is no better time to take on this ultimate road trip. Spanning 2,448 miles, this epic road trip is the perfect combination of vibrant cities, natural wonders and nostalgic Americana. What’s more, in honour of the centenary there are more than 100 events, car shows, festivals and concerts planned across the seven US states that make up the historic route throughout the year. So, what are you waiting for?

Take a look at our itinerary: Route 66 The Mother Road.

With Italy’s popularity booming, Trailfinders have just released our first ever standalone Italy Brochure for 2026-27 full of expanded hotel and touring options across Italy’s 20 regions. With the Winter Olympics (February to March) starting the year in style, all eyes will be on Milan and the northern ski resorts of the Dolomites. However, the region is not just for winter sport enthusiasts, it also offers spectacular hiking holidays in summer with easy access to Venice and the beautiful great lakes for a multi centre escape. 

Take a look at our Dolomites holidays.

Trailfinders’ No.1 booked stopover destination in 2025, Singapore continues to be a firm favourite for those travelling to Asia, Australasia or even as part of a round the world itinerary. The city now boasts more than 50 Michelin Starred restaurants, including unique hawker stall options for outstanding street food. Singapore continues to offer cultural and historical sightseeing aplenty, while Universal Studios has just expanded and a new Oceanarium has opened on Sentosa Island. The city is perfect for a three night stay.

Take a look at our Singapore holidays.

With the Men’s Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026, all three countries are gearing up to welcome tourists. If you’re keen to soak up the atmosphere, we’d recommend the Mexican Riviera where you'll be in the same time zone to watch the games but with access to stunning beaches, bars and restaurants within your all inclusive resort. 

Take a look at our Mexico holidays.

The Arctic Circle is always the best place to see the Northern Lights, but 2026 is your last chance to take advantage of the ‘solar maximum’ - the culmination of an 11 year solar cycle where the Aurora Borealis is at its most spectacular. Choose from Finnish Lapland, Norway’s Lofoten Islands, Svalbard, Iceland or even a cruise to search for this unforgettable phenomenon. Combine this with daytime winter activities like snowshoeing or husky sledding to make sure this bucket list trip is truly ticked off.

Take a look at our Scandinavia & the Nordics holidays.

Trailfinders now offers day tour safaris from both Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Livingstone, Zambia across the border into Chobe National Park, Botswana. This full day tour (only £266pp) includes a morning game river cruise, lunch, an afternoon game drive and transfers. Chobe NP is famous for having Africa’s largest elephant population (est. 120,000) but is also home to buffalo, hippos, lions, leopards and many more species making this one of Africa’s best safari spots. What’s more, it combines perfectly with a few days exploring the natural wonder of Victoria Falls.

Take a look at our Africa holidays.

The Stans (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan) are fast emerging as one of the world’s most popular off-the-beaten-track destinations, with Uzbekistan one of the top growing destinations in 2025 for Trailfinders. Continued investment is making travel here much easier (high-speed trains to Khiva launch in 2026) while Turkish Airlines gives access to multiple cities across the region with stopover options in Istanbul. While ancient history and culture is the highlight of Uzbekistan, the lesser visited countries offer spectacular scenery and unique adventure travel opportunities.

Take a look at our Central Asia holidays.

Can’t decide on where to go in 2026? Why not combine multiple destinations on the world’s best value airline ticket. You can fly Business Class Round the World and experience the best that four continents have to offer. What’s more, what you see below is just a suggestion – speak to our consultants who can tailormake your next adventure for you. *Contact us for prices from Ireland.

Take a look at our Round the World itineraries.