Cosa inspirations for 2026
Seven destinations, each chosen to move you in a different way
Every year brings a world of possibilities – and 2026 is no exception. From polar silence to tropical rhythm, our latest Cosa Inspirations reveal seven extraordinary journeys that capture the spirit of discovery in all its forms. Chosen by our travel designers for their beauty, depth and sheer sense of wonder, these experiences invite you to see the world differently. Whether you crave stillness or adventure, this is your moment to dream again – and let Cosa turn those dreams into reality.
A thousand islands, one heartbeat
Indonesia
Raja Ampat – Luxury Cruise
You can glide across it or dive beneath it. You can climb its limestones or drift through its mangroves. You can lose yourself in details or let the vastness overwhelm you. However you choose to experience Raja Ampat: Indonesia’s last paradise.
One step closer to the sky
India
Himalaya – Mindful Journeys
The Himalaya is vast, ancient, alive. Its immense skyline stretches across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Pakistan, ten of the world’s fourteen highest peaks above 8,000 metres. In the Indian Himalaya, Shakti has pioneered a gentle way to journey: village hikes, private chefs, cooking lessons, restored luxury homes, and the rare privilege of living mountain life up close.
Cool by nature
Norway
The Art of “Coolcation”
What if summer didn’t melt you, but moved you? In Norway, 25°C is a heatwave, and the sun just won’t set. Imagine beaches with Arctic light instead of sunburn, hikes that start at midnight and still feel too early for bed. Norway rewrites the rules of travel: no rush, no sweat, but crisp air and the kind of presence cities forget.
The great white silence
Antarctica
Circle Air-Cruise
The silence hits you first. An immense, crystalline stillness where the only sound is your own breath. You are here: Antarctica. By flying over the legendary Drake Passage, you bypass the tempest and step directly into the heart of this authentic adventure. The penguins may seem unimpressed, but you will be speechless.
Secrets of the Eighth Continent
Madagascar
Remote Island & Rare Wildlife
Madagascar is often called the Eighth Continent, but this label falls short. How do you name a place where savannahs fade into plateaus, rainforests spill into beaches, giants rise skyward while the smallest chameleon rests on your thumb? Here, adventure fades gently into ease.
A summer’s secret
Switzerland
Saas Fee – Alpine Bliss
High summer on a glacier feels like slipping between seasons – snow beneath your boots, wildflowers brushing your knees, marmots waddling close. Thirteen 4,000-metre peaks guard the skyline, with the Dom – 4,545 metres of pure Swiss pride – reigning above them all, in a valley that still feels like a secret.
A journey through flavours
Peru
Culinary Adventure
The first spoonful of tangy ceviche hits like the ocean itself – bright, bracing, alive. In Peru, food is never just food; it’s a story of land and people, of ancient roots and bold reinvention. From Lima’s world-class restaurants to highland markets where potatoes come in a rainbow of colours, every bite is a discovery.
Our annual Inspirations are so great, they get their own seal of approval. Wherever you see this compass logo on an article, it means that we’ve chosen it as one of our Inspirations. All seven Inspirations for 2026 appear on this special map.
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