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2026 Travel Highlights: Tapestry, Eclipse, and Art Fairs

1/23/2026

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In 2026, travel opportunities include a tapestry leaving France for the first time in nearly 1,000 years and a total solar eclipse over Mallorca.
Frank Gehry's final museum opens in the Arabian Gulf, signaling a wave of design-focused travel.
Route 66 will celebrate its centennial, adding a historic milestone to the travel calendar.
Seoul will host three major international art fairs simultaneously, strengthening its status as Asia's cultural capital.

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In 2026, travel opportunities include a tapestry leaving France for the first time in nearly 1,000 years and a total solar eclipse over Mallorca.
Frank Gehry's final museum opens in the Arabian Gulf, signaling a wave of design-focused travel.
Route 66 will celebrate its centennial, adding a historic milestone to the travel calendar.
Seoul will host three major international art fairs simultaneously, strengthening its status as Asia's cultural capital.