The motto of 2026 might be “and now for something completely different.”
Hotel brands are launching cruise ships. Cruise lines are building hotels and branded destinations. Always-popular Alaska is welcoming an influx of new cruise lines and returning brands that haven’t ventured north in years. And this year’s new luxury ships are a little bigger, a little more sustainable and a little bit fancier than their predecessors.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.


