Laura Ratliff

A planear as suas viagens para o novo ano? Deve, sem dúvida, contar com aqueles clássicos da bucket list, mas se procura inspiração fresca, 2026 promete um mundo de experiências totalmente novas. Desde dormir num museu ao ar livre até percorrer paisagens ancestrais em e-bikes, fazer zipline sobre magníficas reservas naturais e festejar durante um eclipse solar – sim, a sério – há dezenas de experiências fora do circuito habitual e fora da caixa a acontecer nos próximos 12 meses. Pelos quatro cantos do mundo, a Time Out escolheu as 26 coisas mais incríveis, surpreendentes e emocionantes para fazer em 2026. Recomendado: Podes vir, 2026. Temos as melhores agendas para planear o novo ano

Planning your travels for the new year? You should absolutely factor in those long-standing bucket list entries, but if you’re looking for some fresh inspiration, 2026 promises a world of brand-new travel experiences.  From sleeping over in an open-air museum to journeying through ancient landscapes on e-bikes, ziplining over glorious wildlife reserves and partying through a solar eclipse – yes, really – there’s a shedload of off-the-beaten-track, out-of-the-box stuff happening over the next 12 months. Scroll on for our handpicked selection of the 26 coolest, weirdest and most exciting things to do in 2026.  RECOMMENDED:🎶 The biggest and best music festivals in 2026🛍️ The coolest streets in the world🏘️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world🌃 The best cities in the world right now Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news and best stuff happening across the world.

South Florida doesn’t do winter. At least, not the frosty, scarf-necessary, hot-cocoa-as-survival-fuel kind. Which is why the return of real-ice skating to downtown West Palm Beach feels like a minor miracle powered by equal parts holiday spirit and serious refrigeration tech. Winter Wonderland is back at The Ben Hotel starting November 1, transforming the waterfront lawn into a glittering holiday playground with twinkling trees, Aspen-style chalets and, of course, a 50-by-66-foot rink made of the real stuff. Yes, ice. In Palm Beach. Again. Last year’s debut drew more than 30,000 skaters, proving locals are more than ready to trade sand for snowflakes, at least in theory. Around the rink, expect plenty of festive distractions: chalet vendors slinging gifts and sweets; a holiday bar for hot chocolate, s’mores, grown-up toddies and the debut of a Holiday Tree Forest created in partnership with local nonprofits, including Habitat for Humanity and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. There will also be themed events like Live Music Saturdays and Santa Sundays, ornament-making workshops and an opening-day curling exhibition (yes, Palm Beach now has curling athletes and, no, the tropics do not care about your winter stereotypes). When is Winter Wonderland at The Ben Hotel? Skating runs daily from November 1 through January 4 from 10am to 9pm. How much are tickets? Entry is free unless you’re lacing up, in which case tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for kids 11 and

There’s a new reason to plan that long-overdue Finger Lakes escape and this one comes with waterfalls and lake access. New York State’s newest official state park, Three Falls State Park, is a 90-acre stretch of waterfront on Cayuga Lake that is soon to be one of the region’s most compelling outdoor additions. The site, formerly a Scout camp called Camp Barton, sits just north of Taughannock Falls State Park (known for its towering gorge) and adds even more scenic payoff to this part of the lake. Three Falls State Park is centered around (you guessed it!) three waterfalls, including the 128-foot Frontenac Falls, which cascades down through a wooded gorge before meeting the lake. Add in a half-mile of shoreline and you have a setting that feels ideal for a long weekend of hiking, kayaking or simply sitting still and enjoying nature. The park is still in development, but plans released by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation show a thoughtful build-out that includes restored camp cabins, new docks and kayak launches, expanded trail systems and designated waterfall viewing areas. There’s also a planned nature center, plus rentable spaces for events and small gatherings. Of course, not everything is being touched. Conservation is a major part of the plan, especially in protecting the nesting peregrine falcons and preserving the surrounding gorge and upper woodlands. That means some trails will be rerouted, invasive species removed and certain a

“Festival food” used to mean a warm can of soda and a limp slice of pizza. But at this year’s Coachella, it means deciding between omakase, truffle-topped comfort food or a perfectly griddled taco, possibly all in one meal.  Running April 10-12 and April 17-19, this year’s edition will feature more than 100 restaurants, bars and pop-ups located across the grounds, with some leaning more toward a full-on dining destination than quick festival bites. With everything from street food staples to Michelin-level talent, the food program has evolved into something you might actually plan your day around, not just grab on the way between sets. Indio Central Market, the festival’s sprawling food hub and unofficial meeting point, is at the center of it all. Here, the roster is stacked with crowd-pleasers: smashburgers from Softies Burger, Nashville-style heat from Dave’s Hot Chicken, cheese-crusted tacos from Villas Tacos and Sicilian slices from Prince St. Pizza. (If that’s not enough, you’ll also find Thai curries, Korean-Mexican mashups from Kogi, plant-based pies and plenty of caffeine and sweets.) Elsewhere, the newly expanded Street Food Alley has vendors like Fat Sal’s, Sumo Dog and Cena Vegan, all lining a new pathway through the grounds. The Terrace area, meanwhile, is all about fast, fresh eats—think piping-hot churros from Churrería El Moro, Cajun seafood boils from The Boiling Crab and fried chicken from Rokstar Chicken. For those splurging on VIP, the 12 Peaks area offers

Starting this Sunday, March 29, The Met is going all in Raphael, in what will be the first comprehensive exhibition of the great master in the U.S. “Raphael: Sublime Poetry” will be on view through June 28, pulling more than 170 of the Renaissance star’s works from museums and collections around the world. The show follows the artist’s entire career, from early days in Urbino (where he was born in 1483 to a painter-poet father) to his rise in Florence, where his peers were Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, and finally to his years in Rome as the go-to artist for the papal court. There are heavyweights—like “The Alba Madonna,” which is on loan from the National Gallery of Art, and the Louvre’s “Portrait of Baldassarre Castiglione,” considered one of the finest portraits of the High Renaissance—but the exhibition also sheds light on Raphael’s processes. Finished works are shown alongside preparatory drawings, sketches and studies, giving a glimpse into his obsessive dedication to composition, anatomy and emotion. That behind-the-scenes angle runs throughout the show, which unfolds chronologically, weaving in themes like his approach to storytelling, his experiments across media (from chalk to tapestry) and his evolving depiction of women, including both idealized Madonnas and more complex figures. There are also a few noteworthy reunions: the Colonna Altarpiece, for example, is being shown as a complete ensemble for the first time in centuries after its pieces were scattered

Penn Station has long been one of New York’s most frustrating transit experiences—but a new proposal aims to fix it by relocating Madison Square Garden entirely. According to a report first uncovered by Gothamist, President Donald Trump has said he’s open to the idea as part of a massive overhaul of the transit hub, which currently serves more than 500,000 riders each day. The plan was pitched during a previously unreported Oval Office meeting last September by the Grand Penn Community Alliance, a nonprofit backed by conservative donor Thomas Klingenstein. The group’s $7.5 billion proposal would relocate MSG, which is currently set directly above Penn Station, to a site across Seventh Avenue, freeing up space to rebuild the station with soaring ceilings, natural light and a classical design, adorned with columns, along with a massive clock and a glass canopy. (It would be a stark contrast to the low ceilings and maze-like corridors we endure today.) It’s also, notably, the only finalist plan that involves moving the arena at all. There are two competing proposals that would instead renovate the station while leaving the Garden in place. For decades, planners and preservationists have argued that the arena’s location is the single biggest obstacle to fixing Penn Station. The original Beaux-Arts station was demolished in the 1960s to make way for the current complex and it remains one of the great architectural losses in New York history. This proposal channels that nostalgia a

If your ideal night out involves a little melted cheese, neon and maybe a drink that tastes suspiciously like something from a mall food court, Hell’s Kitchen will soon have you covered. Opening March 31, Sama ’Za is a new pizza-and-cocktail spot that leans hard into late-’80s and ’90s nostalgia, without turning into a full-blown theme park. While the concept is playful and fun on the surface, there’s a lot more going on behind the checkered tablecloths. The team behind Monkey Thief had a simple idea: recreate the feeling of a neighborhood pizza joint you grew up with, but with a level of technique and detail that beats your typical slice shop.  Photograph: Alex Staniloff Photograph: Alex Staniloff That starts with the pies. The menu will revolve around a 72-hour fermented dough that’s designed for structure, chew and char. Meanwhile, toppings walk a fine line between familiar and slightly unhinged. There’s the “Saved by the Shell,” a clam pie riff with pecorino, garlic and pepperoncini; a vodka-sauce-heavy V.C.R.; and “Corn To Be Wild,” inspired by Mexican street corn with sweet corn, American cheese and pickled onion. Beyond pizza, the kitchen rounds things out with shareable plates like meatballs, lasagna and Caesar salad. Desserts are simple, with rotating soft-serve flavors and after-school faves like blondies. Photograph: Alex Staniloff Photograph: Alex Staniloff But it’s the drink menu that is perhaps the most unexpected part of the whole operation. A clever me

Chicago’s riverwalk isn’t exactly hurting for good places to eat, but it’s about to get one of its biggest, boldest additions yet. Coming this spring, pan-Mediterranean restaurant NAIA will take over nearly an entire river-level city block at 300 North LaSalle Street. At 12,000 square feet, the project is intended to be a full-scale destination, complete with 150 feet of river frontage, multiple dining zones and enough space to host up to 500 people at once. The restaurant comes from DineAmic Hospitality, the group behind spots like Siena Tavern and Prime & Provisions, and will be led by Greek chef Athinagoras Kostakos, whose resume includes Mykonos hotspots like Scorpios. Here, Kostakos plans to cast a wide net across the Mediterranean, bringing in influences from Italy, Spain and France, along with Levantine staples from places like Lebanon and Turkey. On the menu, expect to see seafood-heavy dishes, grilled meats, mezze, house-made pastas and flatbreads designed for sharing. There will also be a dedicated raw bar, plus a crudo and sushi counter (an unusual—but intentional—nod to the riverfront setting). The space itself, however, may end up being the real draw. Diners will enter from street level and descend into a sprawling waterfront setup that will shift with the seasons. In the warmer months, the restaurant can open onto a breezy, sunlit terrace; when temperatures drop, heated pergolas and enclosed areas keep things going year-round. Inside, the coliseum-style dining r

Los Angeles drivers, here’s your official warning: the era of “no one’s really checking” is coming to an end. The City Council has approved a plan to install up to 125 speed cameras across the city, targeting corridors where speeding (and the crashes that come with it) happen most often. Once the system is live, drivers going at least 11 mph over the limit could face fines ranging from $50 to a hefty $500. According to city timelines, installation and testing of the new cameras will run from April through July, followed by a public education campaign and a 60-day warning period, after which tickets will start hitting mailboxes later in 2026. The program is part of a statewide pilot authorized under AB 645, which allows a handful of California cities to experiment with automated speed enforcement. Officials say the locations weren’t chosen at random. Cameras are being placed along what the city calls “priority safety corridors,” emphasizing areas close to schools, senior centers and streets that have a track record of speed-related crashes. To make those decisions, LADOT analyzed more than 7,000 street segments and considered factors like collision history, high-speed travel and proximity to vulnerable populations before narrowing it down to the 125 sites. “L.A. is the last to implement it, and frankly, that's embarrassing and unfortunate,” Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said during Tuesday’s hearing. “This pilot is limited to five years and we're already well into that five-ye

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a completely rebuilt MTA app for subway and bus riders, one that promises a faster, cleaner and (most importantly) more accurate way to navigate the system. At its core, the redesigned app relies heavily on real-time data, which lets riders see exactly where their train or bus is and its arrival times, not just for the next stop but for every stop ahead.  “New York’s transit renaissance goes beyond investing in great subway and bus service—we are making real improvements to the riding experience of millions of New Yorkers at every step of their journey,” Hochul said. The redesign also addresses one of the system’s more chaotic elements: the stations themselves. While you might know your regular stops like the back of your hand, the app now includes clearer layouts for multi-level stations, better transfer guidance and even markers that show you where on the platform to stand for easier boarding and exiting.  Bus riders, who often seem like the forgotten middle child of transit apps, get a noticeable upgrade here, too. The new version includes more frequent location updates, clearer stop information and real-time connections between buses and subways. If it works as advertised, it will be a huge improvement for what can be a pretty painful way to traverse the city. Accessibility is also improved. A new mode points out accessible stations, while elevator and escalator statuses are easier to find (and hopefully more rel

There are few things more humbling (and maddening) than watching your text stubbornly refuse to send somewhere between Brooklyn and Manhattan. But that long-running dead-zone purgatory is starting to shrink. Thanks to a continued rollout led by AT&T and Boldyn Networks, cellular service is now live in additional tunnel segments across the Metropolitan Transportation Authority system, meaning you can actually scroll, text and even tell your friends you’ll “be there in 10” (wink, wink) while underground. The latest expansion lights up parts of the 4 and 5 lines between Bowling Green and Fulton Street, as well as the G train between Bedford-Nostrand Avenues and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets. Thanks to November’s launch of G train service between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand, riders now have continuous service on the 4/5 between Borough Hall and Fulton Street and on the G from Court Square all the way to Hoyt-Schermerhorn. If you’re counting, that’s now five major stretches of tunnel where your phone should now behave like it’s above ground, including full 5G connectivity. “AT&T is proud to be the first to connect and go fully on-air between these major 4/5 lines and G line segments,” said John Emra, president of AT&T’s Northeast region, in a press release. “Working closely with Boldyn Networks, we’re expanding reliable 5G connectivity underground and improving the rider experience in the nation’s largest transit system.” This builds on earlier milestones, including service in t

Cipriani’s long been a staple of Miami nightlife, so it may come as a suprise that the group’s latest project opened not with a bang, but with a whisper.  That’s the case for The Living Room, Cipriani’s new nightlife destination, which is tucked beneath Cipriani Downtown Miami in Brickell. Even though The Living Room debuted back in December during Art Week with minimal fanfare, it’s quickly become one of the city’s more elusive reservations in the months since. Photograph: Courtesy of Cipriani Photograph: Courtesy of Cipriani It's not a replica of the original, though. The Living Room is meant to be a moodier counterpart to upstairs' bright, nautical dining room—and it succeeds. Italian Art Deco influence steers the decor, with lacquered walnut walls, bronze detailing and glowing Murano glass, all crafted in Italy and then installed by Italian artisans. There are 92 seats spread across a few distinct rooms, with two bars; the intimate scale makes the space feel more like a private club than a buzzy nightlife hotspot. Dinner is served in the early evenings, from a menu that has classic Cipriani dishes like carpaccio, baked tagliolini and risotto. DJs take over around 10 pm, turning the room into something more like a low-lit party. The crowd tends to follow suit: less of the see-and-be-seen chaos Miami is known for and more of a regulars-and-insiders mix. Photograph: Courtesy of Cipriani Photograph: Courtesy of Cipriani There’s more to come, too. An adjoining terrace

If you grew up toggling between after-school homework and Hannah Montana marathons, this might hit a very specific nerve: the Malibu beach house from the show is opening up for overnight stays for the first time ever. To celebrate 20 years of the Disney Channel series, Airbnb is listing the oceanfront home used for the show’s exterior shots, giving fans a chance to step inside the world that defined a generation. The stay is designed less like a standard beach rental and more like a fully built-out throwback. Inside, guests will find a version of Hannah’s legendary closet (packed with glittery stage looks, sequins and accessories), along with design details that nod to the show’s whole double-life thing. Photograph: Courtesy of Airbnb Guests are encouraged to lean into the role, whether that means trying on outfits, belting out karaoke versions of Hannah hits or rewatching episodes on Disney+. Outside, it’s pure Malibu, with balcony views, beach access just beyond the backyard and the iconic California backdrop. There’s a catch, of course, and it’s a big one: availability is extremely limited. Airbnb is offering just 10 one-night stays, running from April 6 through April 16, with up to four guests per booking. Requests open on March 26 at 6 am PT. While the stay itself is free, guests must cover their own travel to Malibu. Photograph: Courtesy of Airbnb For true fans, that’s a small price to pay for what is essentially a nostalgia trip with ocean views. The house was one

Not every new city space makes you stop mid-sentence, but this one might. A brand-new community space has just opened inside the Wagner Park Pavilion in Battery Park City, adding another layer to one of the city’s most impressive waterfront upgrades. Called “the Classroom,” the 1,200-square-foot venue is designed for everything from performances and art programming to meetings and neighborhood events. Inside, the space matches Pavilion’s now-signature aesthetic: high, arched ceilings, clean lines and massive windows that frame the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and the city’s dramatic skyline. Photograph: Battery Park City Authority The Classroom is one of the final pieces of the reimagined Wagner Park, which reopened last summer after a nearly $300 million overhaul aimed at making Lower Manhattan more resilient to climate change. Beneath the lawns, there’s a 63,000-gallon cistern recycling rainwater and along the edges, a buried floodwall stands ready for the next major storm. Up top, though, it’s all sweeping lawns and harbor breezes that will remind you why people love this stretch of the city so much in the first place. The Pavilion itself, which was designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, has been rolling out in phases. First came the rooftop, which opened to the public in November with panoramic views of the harbor and Ellis Island. The Classroom follows as a more structured, indoor counterpart, with flexible setups that can shift depending on the event. (It’s ba