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S/S 2026
WE L C OME
Welcome to the Wheels Up Spring/Summer Travel Journal 2026.
At Wheels Up we are looking at how Spring/Summer 2026 brings a
renewed appetite for travel that feels rare, intentional, and deeply
personal. In this issue, we explore the destinations and trends shaping
journeys for the season ahead, from the Balearic Islands and Mallorca’s
highly anticipated August solar eclipse, to the Mediterranean’s most
coveted island circuit of Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros.
Further a昀椀eld, we spotlight Sri Lanka’s rich cultural landscapes
and New Zealand’s extraordinary natural contrasts, from steaming
geothermal valleys to alpine peaks and golden coastlines. With
world-class hospitality and limitless adventure, both destinations are
rede昀椀ning long haul luxury for travelers seeking depth and discovery.
One of 2026’s most compelling movements is ‘Salvaged Stays’
- heritage schools, estates, and historic buildings thoughtfully reborn as
ultra luxury retreats. These reinventions o昀昀er more than exclusivity; they
o昀昀er character, craftsmanship, and a renewed sense of place. In parallel,
‘Dead Zoning’ is reshaping what a true escape looks like. Namibia, with
the sheer magnitude of its vistas, Svalbard’s polar wilderness, and remote
Paci昀椀c islands invite travelers to disconnect completely, supported by
elite wellness practitioners, private chefs and expedition experts.
We also introduce ‘Soft Working Holidays: The Quiet Revolution in
Executive Travel,‘ a feature exploring how leaders are rede昀椀ning balance,
blending productivity and family time in settings designed to support
both, with journeys made e昀昀ortless through private aviation.
Here’s to a season of extraordinary places, rare quiet, and journeys
shaped with intention.
Whatever you are planning over the coming months, we’ll make sure
the right aircraft takes you there, ensuring every trip begins with ease
and ends with possibility.
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Lake Tekapo, on
New Zealand’s South Island.
