What inspired me
A great example that 'where to travel' doesn't always have to start with a destination or a typical travel category like hiking or beaches. Sometimes it's that little thing you're interested in and you find the places. And is it better that the pirates liked blue water and beaches - for me, yes!
Sometimes a city can be too big to be useful as inspiration. But this breakdown to the neighbourhood level is making some of these cities interesting again to me. And who cares about the ranking, maybe there's one on the list that is number one for you.
I have never chosen where to travel based on a hotel. For me, a hotel is typically just a place to sleep, and I know some would say I'm missing out. But when I look at some of these places surrounded by autumn scenery, the easy access to those views could make me choose one hotel over another.
Somewhere dreamy
Do I need another list of beautiful islands I could travel to? Absolutely not. Am I going to look at every single one anyway? Obviously.
- My Top Island Paradises of the World for 2026 [I Dream of Mangoes]
- 16 Most Beautiful Islands in the World to Visit for Every Travel Style [Chill Traveling]
Some experience inspiration
- 10 Best Hiking Trails for Gorgeous Autumn Leaves Across the U.S. and Canada [Travel + Leisure]
- Travelers’ Most Desired Flowers and Where to See Them [A World To Travel]
- Best Countries for Food Lovers: 10 Delicious Destinations [The Man Who Left Home]
- Gorilla trekking: where to see mountain gorillas in the wild [WeRoad]
- Sleep tourism and where to get the best sleep in Europe [What Kirsty Did Next]
- The 10 best cities in the world for nightlife in 2026, ranked [Quartz]
Some destination inspiration
- Coolcations: Escape the Heat with These Travel Hot Spots [The Travel Tinker]
- The Best Destinations Before Winter Closes In [SmarterTravel]
- We Bet You’ve Never Heard of These 10 European National Parks [Fodor's]
- Best Fall Vacations Around the World for Every Type of Traveler [Scratch Your Mapa]
- 24 BEST Places To Travel in DECEMBER For WARM Weather! [The Wandering Quinn]
- Beyond the Beach: Unexpected Destinations for a Friends’ Getaway [The Travel Addict]
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