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Friday Finds: The Shape of Adventure Travel in 2026
Adventure travel is slowing down and getting more intentional. According to Backroads’ newly released 2026 Adventure Travel Trend Outlook, travelers are increasingly choosing wellness-driven experiences that prioritize connection over convenience.
Friday Finds: Holiday Aloha in Waikiki
Are you dreaming of celebrating the holidays in paradise? ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends tropical charm with holiday cheer perfect for a family adventure. Highlights include the return of Scuba Claus in the iconic Oceanarium, family-friendly festivities, and cozy treats like hot chocolate and eggnog.
Into the Wild: Viceroy’s Luxe Leap Into Africa
Viceroy Hotels is entering Africa with three new luxury safari lodges in Zambia and Botswana, managed by African Bush Camps.
Friday Finds: Holiday Yachting Escapes
Pelorus is seeing more families and friend groups trade traditional celebrations for holiday yacht charters. An inspiring and relaxing option is a trip to Costa Rica on Kontiki Wayra.
Friday Finds: Holidays Aglow on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island sparkles this season with more than two million lights, turning its historic charm into a coastal winter wonderland. At Jekyll Island Club and Jekyll Ocean Club, festive favorites include Holiday High Tea, Breakfast with the Grinch, and Seaside Polar Express family night.
Friday Finds: High-Altitude Luxury Above Verbier
High above Verbier’s 4 Vallées, Cabane Tortin — Europe’s highest private-use mountain retreat — unveils new experiences for the 2025 / 2026 ski season.
Friday Finds: A New Era for Antigua’s Hermitage Bay
After a $30 million transformation led by international hotelier Daniel Shamoon of Luxury Hotel Partners, Hermitage Bay has reopened on Antigua’s west coast—ushering in a new chapter of barefoot Caribbean luxury.
North Carolina’s Biltmore to Debut Luminere in Spring 2026
This spring, North Carolina’s iconic Biltmore Estate will debut Luminere — an all-new outdoor light and sound experience illuminating the mansion and gardens with color, motion, and music.
Find Your Calm at Virginia’s Mountain Lake Lodge
Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountain Lake Lodge has added a new way to unwind—The Spa at Mountain Lake.
Friday Finds: A Semi-Private Travel Experience to Maui
Starting November 2025, luxury jet operator Aero and Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea will launch the first semi-private route between Los Angeles and Maui. Travelers will experience 12-passenger Gulfstream jets, Erewhon meals, an open bar, Starlink Wi-Fi, and even pet-friendly perks. Fares start at $5,495 one-way.
Discover Kauai’s Hidden Luxury: Kōloa Landing Resort
When most travelers think of Hawaii, destinations like Waikiki or Maui often come to mind. But on the quieter island of Kauai, the Kōloa Landing Resort offers a more relaxed and intimate experience that many visitors overlook.