Destinations of the World News - April 2026

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“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey!” – words famously attributed to 19th-century essayist and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. I would go a step further and say that it’s about the entire organisation of the trip. Select the destination; secure flights; coordinate transfers; enact action plan; check-in to the hotel; and enjoy oneself to the fullest. It's quite an art if you ask me.
My latest odyssey saw me jet off to some of the Philippines’ most dreamy islands, where my return journey involved three taxis, a boat ride and two flights to reach my front door in Dubai (and that’s not to mention the many flight and boat excursions to hop from island to island). Each staging post was ticked off in my mind with quiet satisfaction as my journey was executed to a tee. It was a worthwhile expedition to experience those mesmerising pink sunsets that descend over the golden beaches of the archipelagic country every evening.
To get you dreaming of your upcoming adventures (and badgering your travel planner), this issue spotlights some of Latin America’s most high-end experiences, alongside African safaris that are good for the environment as well as the soul. There are sojourns to Madrid and Extremadura, where we explore the full gamut of cultural gems that each destination possesses, as well as an epic 128-day voyage at sea with Explora Journeys.
From deciding on the destination to returning home, wherever your travels guide you this month, remember to enjoy every single moment.