Where to Go in 2026: A Month-by-Month Guide

January: Cambodia & Vietnam

Southeast Asia’s timeless temples seem lifted from legend, and January’s clear skies and cool weather set the stage for unforgettable scenes. Watch the sunset silhouette the lotus-bud towers of Angkor Wat—a Khmer masterpiece symbolizing sacred mountains—and wander Ta Prohm, where tree roots entwine with intricate stone facades. Beyond the grandeur of these temples, life along the Mekong tells another story—one of enduring traditions. Guests aboard The Jahan riverboat can drift into the rhythms of the delta, where oxcarts trundle past emerald rice paddies, silk weavers tend their looms and floating markets brim with pineapples, dragon fruit and pomelos.

Watch this video to learn about what to expect when sailing Vietnam and Cambodia's Mekong River.

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Sailing Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong River Aboard The Jahan

Photo: Ralph Hammelbacher

March: Upper Amazon

Journey to the Upper Amazon in the wet season, when the rainforest reveals its most vibrant self. In March, heavy rains nurture a profusion of fruit and flowers, drawing wildlife in abundance. By skiff or kayak, slip into mirrored forests and flooded creeks that are inaccessible at other times of year, seeking out shimmering piranhas, pink dolphins and gentle manatees. High waters also bring you closer to the toucans, scarlet macaws and howler monkeys rustling in the canopy. When night falls, the adventure continues; amid a raucous jungle chorus, set out in search of frogs, fishing bats and the watchful black caiman.

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Photo: David Vargas

May: Scotland’s Northern Isles

For a British Isles escape far from Big Ben and Stonehenge, head to the archipelagos of Shetland and Orkney, a realm of folklore and weatherworn coasts. Spring is hen the isles awaken: buds sprout across the moors and meadows, seabirds nest on cliff edges and lambs graze in fresh pastures. Brisk air and occasional drizzle are a fair trade for uncrowded landmarks: wander the haunting 5,000-year-old stone dwellings of Skara Brae, and ponder the mysteries of the Ring of Brodgar, a circle of prehistoric megaliths.

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July: Greenland

At the height of Arctic summer, Greenland reveals its wonders in extraordinary ways. Fjords and channels—normally locked in ice—open for navigation, offering views of calving icebergs, sheer granite cliffs and valleys sculpted by glaciers. Ice-free shores, calmer seas and extended daylight hours allow for more Zodiac landings. Step ashore at archaeological sites of early Arctic settlers or scan rocky shores for polar bears. Some routes lead to the Ilulissat Icefjord—home to the world’s most active glacier. Pair this destination with nearby Iceland, where geysers, lava fields and glacier-capped volcanoes make for an unforgettable two-country Arctic adventure.

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Photo: Michael S. Nolan

September: Canadian Maritimes

Canada’s border stretches thousands of miles from coast to coast, but it’s the far eastern edge that casts an autumnal spell. Birch and maple forests ignite with color, gulf waters teem with fin and minke whales, and crisp air enlivens every hike. Explore dunes, red sandstone cliffs and alpine plateaus where moose and caribou roam. The cultural landscapes are just as compelling: uncover 11th-century Norse ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows, connect with Indigenous heritage at sacred sites and stroll Québec City’s cobblestoned streets, echoing Old World Europe.

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November: Patagonia

Early spring in the southern hemisphere brings a magical in-between season that is particularly picturesque. Firebush and golden lilies bloom, penguins return to shore and baby guanacos take their first steps. Weather shifts like crisp winds and sudden showers only add to the atmospheric beauty. Set out from our expedition ships to explore a private reserve with elephant seals, culpeo foxes and soaring Andean condors, then cruise fjords with glaciers still draped in snow. With longer daylight hours, there’s more time to explore—by Zodiac, kayak or on foot.

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Photo: David Vargas