Japan! Croatia! Italy! The Hot Spots of 2026

The results are in! Our network of expert Travel Advisors have spoken and declared the “Hot Spots” of 2026. Three of our experts join us to break down why these destinations are so popular this year, as well as share insight into how you can discover hidden treasures even in the most popular destinations. Join Jeanine Mak, Lori Ekdahl, and Mona Stephenson as they take you on a river cruise down the Danube, through the hustle and bustle of beautiful & busy Kyoto, Japan, sailing on a private yacht to the world-famous spas of Ischia, Italy, and so much more! Follow our advisors and @travelstore (  / travelstore  ) on Instagram for more incredible travel inspo! • Lori Ekdahl: @lori.ekdahl (  / lori.ekdahl  ) • Jeanine Mak: Olive Adventures Travel @oliveadventurestravel (  / oliveadventurestravel  ) • Mona Stephenson: Your Travel Affair @travelaffair (  / travelaffair  ) Passport Diaries is a travel podcast by TravelStore, here to bring you amazing stories from around the globe with our travel experts and partners. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.  Visit travelstore.com (https://www.travelstore.com/vacation/) to meet our travel experts, read our travel journals, and to start planning your next dream vacation!