9 new trips to take in 2026 for maximum happiness
From blissed-out beach trips to exploring new cities and authentically getting under the skin of a destination, plan your travels around what makes you happy

Pint-sized compared to their northern and southern neighbours, Central America and the Caribbean punch above their weight when it comes to wonders. The diversity of landscape, wildlife and culture packed into such a confined space is simply staggering, but there’s a huge benefit to being small: everything is close by, so you never, ever have to go without.