Tuesday Trips, Tips & Trends | January–February 2026
✈️ Forward Movement Edition
It’s Tuesday, Taggers ~ and this one’s about moving smarter, travelling better and choosing momentum as we step boldly into 2026. From where to go, to how to travel, to what’s shaping the year ahead. Here’s what’s hot, helpful and happening right now.
TRIPS: Where Everyone’s Heading (Jan–Feb Favourites)
Leisure Escapes
Mauritius & Seychelles – Peak summer perfection. Think warm waters, laid-back luxury and easy travel from SA. Ideal for reset mode after a full year-start sprint.
Cape Town & Garden Route – Still stealing hearts globally. Summer events, vineyards, coastal drives and that unbeatable local magic.
Japan (Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka) – Winter charm meets cultural depth. Fewer crowds, crisp days and unforgettable food scenes.
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Corporate & Business Hotspots
Dubai & Doha – January deal-making hubs. Conferences, expos and regional HQs buzzing back into full swing.
London & Frankfurt – Strong early-year business travel demand as European markets reset and plan.
Johannesburg & Nairobi – Africa-forward movement. Regional growth, connectivity and opportunity-driven travel are rising fast.
TIPS: Travel Smarter, Not Harder
For the Corporate Traveller
✔ Book early for Jan/Feb – fares climb fast after mid-January
✔ Build buffer time into itineraries (global travel volumes are surging again)
✔ Choose flexibility over rigidity – changeable tickets = less stress
✔ Keep tech travel-ready: chargers, power banks, backups = non-negotiable
For the Leisure Traveller
✔ Travel light – both luggage and expectations
✔ Midweek departures = better pricing + quieter airports
✔ Pre-book transfers and experiences to avoid peak-season queues
✔ Travel insurance isn’t optional – it’s peace of mind packed properly
Local Tip:
SA summer travel means full flights and busy roads ~ start early, plan smart and leave space for the unexpected magic.
TRENDS: What’s Rising in Early 2026
Purposeful Travel – Fewer trips, deeper meaning
Bleisure is booming – Business + leisure blended seamlessly
Experience-first itineraries – Less “doing it all,” more “feeling it fully”
Wellness & Reset Journeys – Nature, silence, movement, balance
Africa on the Rise – Intra-Africa travel, regional hubs and storytelling journeys gaining serious momentum
2026 isn’t frantic.
It’s intentional motion.
Power paired with purpose.
Adventure with direction.
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Destiny is not shaped by chance, but by choice.
The choices we make, not the chances we take, determine where we land.
So Taggers…
What choice are you making in 2026?
And more importantly – what action follows it?
Choose movement.
Choose growth.
Choose the journey.
Think Travel. Think TAG. ➡️ Let’s keep moving forward.
Jonathan Gerber Joelene Roberts Gavin Stevens