A quick guide to some of the places we think will be influential and important for leisure travellers in 2026

Think the Algarve is all beaches and golf courses? Think again. This journey into Portugal's southern countryside uncovers walking festivals, traditional villages, delicious food and the quieter, authentic Algarve few visitors experience.

Leave the beaches behind and discover the real Lanzarote on foot. From dramatic volcanic landscapes and lava fields to secluded coves, traditional villages and spectacular coastal paths, this walking holiday reveals a side of the Canary Islands that most visitors never see. Perfect inspiration for hikers, nature lovers and adventurous travellers.

Looking for one of the very best Exmoor walks? This spectacular circular route explores the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth before climbing through the Valley of Rocks to some of England's most dramatic coastal scenery, with breathtaking sea views, literary history and the famous water-powered Cliff Railway.

Looking for one of Cornwall's hidden treasures? This spectacular coastal walk to Tregardock Beach explores one of North Cornwall's quietest and most beautiful stretches of coastline, with towering cliffs, secret coves, wild Atlantic scenery and unforgettable views along the South West Coast Path.