Is climate change redefining travel destinations

Summer 2026 has been the hottest summer on record, with one heatwave after another stretching across continents. Stretches of consecutive days without rain and a steady stream of record-breaking temperatures have become the new normal. Places that were once considered risky for summer travel — too much rain, not enough sun — are suddenly looking very appealing, offering both sunshine and more tolerable temperatures for the moment, though whether that trend will last is another question.

Heading to traditionally sunny hotspots like the Caribbean, the Maldives, Thailand, Greece and other popular summer destinations no longer feels like an automatic choice. Are you thinking of adjusting your future summer plans and staying closer to home instead?

Share your thoughts.