What Holiday Destinations Are Trending In 2026?

Is there anything more exciting than planning a big trip away? Having something to look forward to is always an immediate mood booster, even when you’re having to focus hard on uni work and lectures.

No matter how tough things get, you can just think about your upcoming holiday and all the fun you have. As rewards go, travel is certainly a most excellent one indeed!

But where to go?

If you’re keen to get away and discover lots of new cultures and experiences for yourself this year, then have we got some treats in store for you!

Take a look at some of the top trending holiday destinations for 2026 to see if any of them tickle your proverbial pickle.

And, of course, we have all sorts of incredible travel discounts up for grabs, helping you to see the world for a whole lot less.

Happy trails, kids!

1. Cork, Ireland

If you’re in need of a cheeky little weekend away, what about popping off to the Emerald Isle and seeing what the beautifully historic city of Cork has to offer?

There’s loads to do here, from kissing the stone at the 600-year-old Blarney Castle (a true rite of passage, if ever there was one!) and seeing what the English Market has to offer to getting some fresh air at the Fota Wildlife Park, exclaiming over the French Gothic architecture of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, strolling through the Crawford Art Gallery or grabbing a bite along St Patrick’s street.

One thing’s for sure, you’ll never be bored on holiday in Cork… and, even better, you can enjoy significant savings while away thanks to all our student discounts.

We’ve got:

35% off airport parking

This sweet Holiday Extras deal will help get your holiday off to a brilliant start!

10% off hotels

And you can save even more on accommodation with a ten per cent discount at Hotels.com!

20% discount on travel insurance

Travel safe for less with our One Tree Travel holiday deal, offering you 20 per cent off on single trip travel insurance. You can thank us later!

2. Hilo, Hawaii

We’re all about the beach trips here at TOTUM and for something truly special, why not head off to the tropical destination of Hawaii - and the island of Hilo, to be exact.

Of course, getting out and about in nature is an absolute must in this amazing part of the world and you’ll make memories to last a lifetime by exploring the likes of the Akaka Falls State Park (home to a 442ft waterfall), discovering Rainbow Falls (best to visit in the morning!) and the 40-acre Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden.

But don’t forget about the beach, either, and Richardson Ocean Park is a must-visit, famed for its black sand, snorkelling opportunities and sea turtles aplenty!

If this is now at the top of your travel list (and why wouldn’t it be?), here’s how you can do it for a whole lot less:

10% off at Expedia

Looking for hotel discounts? We’ve got your back! Enjoy ten per cent off hotels lickety split thanks to our Expedia partnership!

12% discount on airport lounges

When you’re travelling longhaul, you want to do it in style and comfort… but often, this comes with a premium price tag. But now you can relax before your flight with free drinks and snacks, thanks to our 12 per cent discount with Holiday Extras.

30% off parking at Heathrow

Gotta drive to the airport and worrying about how much it’ll cost to keep your car there for the duration of your trip? Worry no more! Check out our TIDY holiday discount where you can get up to 30 per cent off parking at Heathrow Airport!

3. Egypt

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to visit Egypt, since the Grand Egyptian Museum has finally opened its doors (after 20 years of construction work… so the wait has been rather lengthy!).

Here, you can see the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasure trove for the very first time, so if you’re a history buff then this is an absolute must-do.

But that’s not all that Egypt has to offer and you might also want to put the likes of a river cruise down the Nile on that itinerary, as well as snorkelling and diving in the Red Sea, taking a hot air balloon over Luxor in time for sunrise and experiencing the hot springs at the Siwa Oasis. What an adventure!

And now it could be yours for less with these fab travel discounts:

£100 off all Egypt holidays

Travel with Jet2 and you could enjoy an impressive £100 off per person… a limited-time offer so get it while you can!

20% off with Expedia early booking

Get the jump on your summer holidays and make big savings with our Expedia deal. If you book early you can save 20 per cent on select hotels!

30% savings on flights with Skyscanner

Flights can be costly but it doesn’t have to be this way - not when you’ve got the TOTUM team at your back, at any rate. We’ve teamed up with Skyscanner to help you save on average 30 per cent on flights to make your next big trip even more affordable. Fantastic!

Of course, these are only three of the top trending destinations for 2026 - and we’d love to hear where else you’ve got in mind if you are planning a holiday at the moment.

But wherever you go and whatever you’re doing, just make sure to keep checking back at our travel discounts page to see what other savings you could make.

We’re always here to help, after all!