You may be looking for new reasons to reacquaint yourself with big-hitters, such as Udaipur in India's Rajasthan region, where a series of hotel openings - aesthetically poles apart - is driving an exciting sense of renewal. Or perhaps 2026 is the year for seeking out the unknown? The capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, Erbil, known for its 6,000-year-old Citadel, is safeguarding its rich history while determinedly building a peaceful future.
Every year, millions of travellers chart familiar paths across the globe - be it for food, faith, fashion or simply to stand in the shadow of a landmark they've seen a hundred times on screen. According to Euromonitor International's City Destination Index, a handful of cities continue to rise above the rest, collecting more arrivals than anywhere else on earth. Some are expected, others less so, and together they paint a picture of how and why we travel today.
Astoria has long had a strong Greek community, and wandering around its streets, travelers will see Greek churches, grocery stores, and businesses, and the blue-and-white flag of Greece fluttering outside homes.
