"The end of the year brings a lot of anticipation-holiday parties, gift-giving, scrambling to finish a to-do list before some hard-earned PTO. Potentially one of the most exciting things about this season is the daydreaming about how you're going to fill those precious vacation days, and our team is no different. In 2026, we're looking forward to journeys near and far to celebrate loved ones and revisit places of trips past. The map is widespread: Bolivia, Utah, Scotland, France, Yellowstone,"
"Each time I return to Scotland, I'm reminded of how much I'm drawn to its vast, broody landscapes and lilting pace of life. This year, my husband and I enjoyed a long weekend in Cairngorms National Park-prime Scottish wild lands with a tapestry of habitats and ecosystems primed for hours of climbing, fishing, and swimming. I stayed at Killiehuntly, a Scottish farmhouse with a Scandi personality that is a family favorite."
"There, we warmed our bones in a wild sauna yurt, fished in nearby lochs, and took our afternoon tea on sheepskin rugs in a glass greenhouse. This year, I hope to explore the Sutherland region up north, which promises drama in its rising peaks and crashing waves. I can't wait to fill the days up with hiking and fishing, peaceful walks through storybook villages, and stops at every distillery. I am also"
Year-end anticipation fuels planning for vacations, with many people daydreaming about how to use precious PTO. 2026 travel plans include diverse destinations such as Bolivia, Utah, Scotland, France, and Yellowstone, plus a superyacht cruise. A clear pattern emphasizes traveling to celebrate loved ones and reconnect through weddings, birthdays, family road trips, beach nights, and glamping. Scotland features prominently with visits to Cairngorms National Park, stays at Killiehuntly farmhouse, wild sauna yurts, loch fishing, and sheepskin-afternoon tea. Future plans include exploring Sutherland for dramatic peaks and waves, hiking, fishing, village walks, and distillery stops.
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