Abercrombie and Kent, who’ve been in the travel business since 1962, have a nice list of top destinations for next year.
Here’s their rundown, along with snippets about each destination from them and, where applicable, from me. I’m a huge fan of Atlantic Canada, and I had a fabulous visit to Easter Island 10 or 12 years ago, so I’m happy to see both on their list.
ATLANTIC CANADA
“Canada’s Atlantic Coast offers an often-overlooked story centuries in the making. Indigenous cultures, including the Mi’kmaw and Mi’gmaq, alongside Acadian communities and generations of maritime traditions, have shaped a region where history remains part of everyday life. And for those looking for the next exciting culinary destination, the landscapes of this region shape the menu. Exceptional seafood, foraging traditions and Indigenous culinary influences are drawing growing attention, while the region’s fishing communities and coastal farms tell a broader story about seasonality and sustainability.”
Newfoundland’s Skerwink Trail is a fantastic hiking route that’s not at all difficult. JIM BYERS PHOTO
I find the people of Atlantic Canada to be exceptional. Honestly, they make the Irish look mean. I’ve had great visits to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. They’re all distinct and oh so beautiful, and the food is great. But it’s the people who really make a difference to me.
JAIPUR, INDIA
“Three centuries after Rajasthan’s Pink City was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on November 18, 1727, Jaipur remains one of India’s great cultural capitals, where royal palaces and extraordinary architecture sit alongside bustling bazaars and artisans.”
I had a couple days in the city back in 2012 or so, and found it to be truly amazing.
CHINA
“China is poised for a return to the luxury travel spotlight, with A&K seeing a sharp resurgence in demand and 2027 bookings already far outpacing previous years. Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary since the 1997 handover puts the focus on a city that has transformed dramatically over time, while new air service makes the region more accessible for U.S. travellers.”
Hong Kong at night. Simon Zhu/Unsplash Photo
I love Hong Kong, and thought Shanghai was terrific when I visited some years ago. Beijing also is a must-see, as is the Great Wall of China.
HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIA
“Australia’s oldest wine region is entering a new era. Just beyond Sydney, the Hunter Valley has produced celebrated Semillon and Shiraz for generations yet has historically lacked the luxury accommodations found in the world’s other great wine regions. That changes in 2027 with the anticipated opening of Laval Hunter Valley, a $130 million resort, and the region’s first major new-build luxury opening in approximately two decades.”
I haven’t been to the Hunter Valley, but I’ve visited fabulous wineries in Victoria and in Western Australia. Sydney, of course, is one of the world’s greatest cities.
EL CALAFETE, ARGENTINA
“The gateway to Los Glaciares National Park is entering a new chapter. A series of openings in late 2026 is bringing a new level of hospitality to Argentine Patagonia, led by Explora El Calafate, a new all-inclusive luxury lodge scheduled to debut in December.”
NILE RIVER, EGYPT
“The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum marked a new chapter for Egypt, one that continues in 2027 as travellers return in growing numbers and a new wave of luxury openings follows, including Mandarin Oriental’s highly anticipated restoration of the legendary Old Cataract in Aswan and Winter Palace in Luxor.”
EASTER ISLAND
“One of the globe’s most remote inhabited islands takes a starring role in Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed comedic thriller Wild Horse Nine, opening in theaters this November. Wild Horse Nine was filmed on Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) and recently made its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival to a rapturous reception, winning Best Actor honours for star John Malkovich. The film follows a pair of CIA agents (John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell) who leave their Santiago Bureau and make way to Easter Island, as they wrestle with their dark pasts and conspiracies.”
Sunrise on Easter Island, Chile. JIM BYERS PHOTO
That’s all well and good, but to me the reason you go to Rapa Nui is to experience the amazing moai statues and experience the sensation of being in one of the most isolated places on earth.
DENALI HIGHWAY, ALASKA
“In 1957, the opening of the Denali Highway provided the first road access to Denali National Park. Seventy years later, the 135-mile route remains one of Alaska’s great wilderness drives and one of its lesser-travelled.”
TANZANIA
“Tanzania’s legendary safari circuit has a fresh reason to return in 2027. Beyond the better-known Serengeti, Tarangire offers a different side of the country, with immense baobabs, vast elephant herds and wildlife gathering along the Tarangire River.”
GEORGIA (the country)
“Georgia is attracting a new level of international attention, with record tourism numbers and improved air connectivity making this once under-the-radar corner of the Caucasus easier to access. Its compelling mix of ancient history, an 8,000-year winemaking tradition, considered the oldest in the world, and dramatic mountain landscapes are enticing for travellers looking beyond Europe’s classic capitals.”
UYUNI SALT FLATS, BOLIVIA
“At more than 10,000 square kilometres, Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat on earth, a seemingly infinite white landscape where scale, depth and horizon dissolve, especially during the mirror season. By night, the altitude and near-total absence of light pollution reveal some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere.”
AIR CANADA ADDING EDMONTON-NEW YORK CITY SERVICE NEXT YEAR
New York City. Hannah Busing/Unsplash photo
New York City Tourism + Conventions welcomes Air Canada’s new service connecting Edmonton, Alberta, with New York City, providing travellers in Western Canada with another opportunity to discover one of the world’s most dynamic urban destinations.
The new nonstop service from Edmonton (YEG) to Newark (EWR), starts June 2, 2027. The route will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays as a summer seasonal service through the end of October. Flights will use Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with 12 Business Class and 125 Economy seats.
The new service will make planning a New York City getaway even more convenient for Albertans looking to experience the destination’s distinctive mix of culture, entertainment, shopping, culinary experiences and seasonal events.
The new flights come on the heels of the recent news NYC was named “Top City Break” by Air Canada Vacations for the second year in a row. In 2025, New York City welcomed approximately 65 million visitors, generating $55.6 billion in direct visitor spending.
Canada is NYC’s second-largest international market, with 820,000 visitors expected this year.
For more information on planning a trip to New York City, visit nyctourism.com.
