2026 marks a new chapter in considered travel, a return to journeys that balance culture and purpose. This new era isn’t about ticking destinations off a list, but about finding places that move you and stir emotion. Plus, of course, the allure of stepping inside newly launched or thoughtfully refreshed hotels, something that we’ll never tire of. At METTA, our approach to curation is simple: we look for places that offer more than a stay; they offer a feeling. Over the past