Resorts Magazine

Ovidio Guaita, International Editor-in-Chief EDITORIAL Go beyond your expectationswithResortsMagazine! I n the Horn of Africa, between Djibouti and Somaliland, travel still retains its original meaning of discovery. Here, colonial history intertwines with fiercely preserved identities; outposts of the past coexist with a surprising, primordial nature; and the sense of frontier is not a narrative device but an authentic reality. These are lands that demand time, attention, and respect, and that give back to the seasoned traveler something increasingly rare: the feeling of truly being elsewhere. It is no coincidence that the most exclusive luxury travel trends for 2026 are moving precisely in this direction. Fewer predictable destinations, fewer crowded itineraries, and more profound cultural and geographical experiences. The new luxury is access, knowledge, and the ability to move beyond the most beaten paths, guided by expertise, security, and vision. It is a quiet, conscious form of luxury, one that favors uniqueness over ostentation. Within this evolution of travel, an increasingly central role is also played by the Travel Academy – Club Grandi Viaggiatori, which for years has helped spread a true culture of travel based on study, awareness, and in-depth understanding of territories. An approach that shapes travelers before tourists, and that naturally aligns with the new concept of experiential luxury. In 2026, Resorts Magazine celebrates twenty years of this way of looking at the world—twenty years spent telling stories of places, people, and journeys that are not merely beautiful, but meaningful. In an ever- evolving landscape, we continue to believe that the true privilege lies in traveling with curiosity, depth, and respect. And it is also thanks to realities such as the Travel Academy – Club Grandi Viaggiatori, and to regions like the Horn of Africa, that the future of travel is taking shape.