There's a new Caribbean queengettyLonely Planet has chosen Barbados as one of its top destinations for 2026, and we can see why. Stay on a farmPPAMPictureMove over cottagecore: one of the new buzz phrases for 2026 is ‘farm charm’. You can still get tickets (as well as a holiday) through Hays Travel (haystravel.co.uk). In its 2026 Travel Trends report, ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) revealed 23% of Brits were planning a Spanish break in the next 12 months, making it our most popular worldwide travel destination, ahead of France and Italy (at 14% each). ‘Even in the winter months, temperatures are mild, making them a perfect choice for year-round travel,’ says Chris Logan of .

Source: The North Africa Journal December 26, 2025 15:28 UTC