Condé Nast Traveler US

January / February 2026 |

WORD OF MOUTH An up-close look at the Baja California Sur town of Loreto; Indigenous cuisine across North America; Rosamund Pike’s travel must-haves; an Australian wine land on the rise; and more WHAT’S NEW IN WELLNESS Fresh ideas for how travel can make you feel better, from art therapy to hotel programs that unlock the power of friendship. Plus: the latest healthforward stays THE 2026 GOLD LIST Our 32nd annual Gold List rounds up the hotels and cruises that our editors around the world loved the most in the past year—which we know will stay in our memories for years to come A TRAVELER’S TALE Director James Cameron recalls a diving trip to Papua New Guinea, during which he got the chance to witness a traditional fire ceremony performed by the local Baining people