Travel is changing. The world is changing. And travelers are changing right along with it.
As we look ahead to 2026, one thing feels clearer than ever: this is the year to travel with intention — slower, deeper, and more meaningfully than before.

At MPE, we’ve always believed that travel isn’t about checking off sights. It’s about connection. It’s about coming home with stories that stay with you. And 2026 is shaping up to be the year travelers everywhere crave exactly that.

Here’s why.

. The World Is Choosing Depth Over Distance

After years of fast-paced, hyper-scheduled travel becoming the norm, people are craving something different — something real.

In 2026, travelers want:

• trips that feel purposeful, not rushed
• experiences that connect them to local culture
• itineraries that leave space for rest, reflection, and presence

This shift toward depth is reshaping how we explore the world. It’s no longer about how many cities you can squeeze into a week — it’s about the texture of the moments you bring home.

2. Curated Small-Group Travel Is Having a Moment

There’s a reason MPE trips fill up quickly: people are craving meaningful, intimate travel communities.
Small-group travel offers something that solo or big tours can’t:

• Safety + ease
• Built-in connection with like-minded travelers
• A host who takes care of everything so you can actually relax
• Experiences you’d never find on your own

In 2026, more travelers are choosing guided journeys that balance structure with flexibility — and that’s the essence of the MPE experience.

3. People Want Trips That Feel Good — Ethically, Emotionally, Energetically

Travel is no longer just about the photos.
It’s about how the journey feels:

• choosing brands that support local communities
• staying in places with heart
• traveling at a pace that feels nourishing, not draining
• having a deeper understanding of the cultures we enter

In 2026, this will matter more than ever. Travelers aren’t just booking trips — they’re choosing alignment.

4. “Slow Travel” Is Becoming the New Luxury

Luxury used to mean thread counts and champagne.
Now, luxury feels like:

✨ time
✨ space
✨ being unhurried
✨ being present
✨ waking up somewhere beautiful with nowhere to rush to

Our 2026 destinations — from Morocco to Rwanda, Japan, Greece, Tanzania, and beyond — are designed with this in mind. Every itinerary is intentional: full enough to be enriching, spacious enough to be restorative.

5. Travelers Want Meaningful Milestones

We’re seeing a big shift:
People are traveling to celebrate moments — not just vacations, but personal milestones and life transitions.

A curated journey becomes:

• a reset
• a turning point
• a celebration of self
• a way to reconnect with your sense of wonder

2026 will be full of these “chapter-opening” trips. And MPE is built for exactly this type of traveler.

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6. The Desire for Connection Has Never Been Stronger

After years of feeling disconnected, travelers are seeking something simple and human: belonging.

On MPE trips, the magic always happens in the in-between moments:

• conversations over breakfast
• laughter during long drives
• unexpected sunsets
• friendships formed in places far from home

That’s the heart of our 2026 experiences — community, presence, and soul.

So Why Travel Differently in 2026?

Because your life deserves travel that nourishes you.
Because the world is opening in new ways.
Because you’re ready for something deeper.
Because intentional travel creates memories that stay with you long after you return home.

And most of all — because there’s a version of you waiting out there in the world, somewhere between a sunrise in Marrakech or a quiet moment in Kyoto or the misty forests of Rwanda…
and 2026 is your year to meet her.