News India Live, Digital Desk: Luxury travel in the year 2026 does not just mean staying in expensive hotels, but connecting with ‘unique experiences’. Be it a private cabin amidst snowy hills or an overwater villa in the middle of the sea. If you too are looking for a special place to welcome 2026, then these 5 global destinations should be on your list.1. Dubai (UAE): Skyrocketing luxuryDubai has become synonymous with ‘ultra-luxury’ in the world. The view here on New Year is worth seeing. Specialties: Historic fireworks of Burj Khalifa, dinner on a private yacht and ‘Royal Desert Safari’ in the middle of the desert. Where to stay: World famous hotels like ‘Atlantis The Royal’ or ‘Burj Al Arab’. 2. Maldives: For those who love peace and privacy amidst the sea, there is no better place than Maldives. Specialties: Private island resorts and underwater restaurants. Here you can celebrate the first morning of 2026 by jumping straight from your villa into the blue ocean.Experience: Candlelight dinner by torchlight on the beach on New Year’s Eve.3. Paris (France): Romance and royal feeling Paris has always been the first choice for luxury seekers. The magic of the ‘City of Lights’ increases on New Year. Specialties: Luxury boutique hotels near the Eiffel Tower, world’s best Champagne Bars and cruise dinner on the River Seine. 2026 Update: The newly opened Palace Hotels and Michelin star restaurants here are the main attractions this time.4. Switzerland: ‘Heaven’ in the snow valleys. If you want to experience ‘White Winter’ on New Year, then the Swiss Alps should be your destination. Specialty: Luxury ski resorts like St. Moritz. Here you can tour the hills by chopper (helicopter) and enjoy wine sitting near the fireplace at night.Luxury: The world’s most luxurious ‘luxury train’ trips.5. Norway: Nordic relaxation and the magic of ‘Aurora’ ‘Nature-driven’ luxury is the trend in 2026, and Norway is at the top of it. Specialty: Watching the Northern Lights while sitting in ‘futuristic cabins’ made of glass. This is an experience that comes once in a lifetime.Trend: ‘Ice therapy’ and Arctic wellness retreats are becoming quite popular this year.A glimpse of luxury travel in 2026DestinationWho is it best for?HighlightsDubaiParty and shopping loversBurj Khalifa Fireworks and Yacht PartyMaldivesCouples and privacy seekersOverwater Villas and Private IslandsNorwayAdventure and nature loversNorthern Lights and eco-luxury cabinsViennaArt and history loversPalace Balls and opera