Condé Nast Traveler introduces winter travel issue for December 2026

Editor shares personal winter memories

The editor wrote an introduction describing a long summer that ended with cooler weather. She mentioned wearing coats and jackets after months of neglect during the heat. The writer recalled seeing snow in Kashmir as a child before experiencing a blizzard in Pennsylvania college. That late night event involved a roommate dragging her out of bed to make snow angels. Lying on the ground, she felt the cold sensation along her entire body while watching white flakes fall.

Destinations include snowy and sunny spots

The publication features stories about Banff which encapsulates the promise of winter adventure and romance. The editor plans to visit Tenerife in Spain or Boracay in the Philippines by January for sun. She also considers Brisbane in Australia as a destination where she trades snow boots for sandals. These trips provide essential vitamin D when Christmas lights have come down and everything seems gray. The issue lists Maldives, Indonesia, Mexico and other places remembered for sunrises and waves.

Issue offers reasons to dream ahead

The editor hopes the content gives readers plenty to dream about regarding future trips. She notes it is a strange year but provides excitement for what comes next in the final months. Condé Nast Traveler magazine featured this piece in its December 2026 edition. Readers can subscribe to the publication through the link provided at the end of the piece.