The new year is upon us, and with it the summons to hit the road, take to the friendly skies, or sail the high seas in search of travel that satisfies. Maybe it’s the post-holiday comedown, maybe it’s cosmic restlessness, or maybe it’s that deep-seated knowing that your passport deserves more action than your gym membership. Either way, the stars are spinning their annual map, and it’s high time to follow their lead. Because let’s be honest: no algorithm knows you quite like your birth chart.
Whether you’re a Taurus craving hedonistic leisure, a Sagittarius chasing the horizon, or a Scorpio in need of an underworld retreat, astrology has a way of reminding us that travel isn’t one size fits all — it’s destiny with a boarding pass. This year, think of the zodiac as your celestial travel agent, pairing your planetary quirks with the destinations that match your mood, your element, and your favorite vice.
With the wide world waiting and a finite number of days to live, the wisdom of the stars can help you chart a course toward the best destination for your zodiac sign.
Read for your sun and rising sign.
ARIES
As a fire sign who loves a dare, Aries are drawn to travel that offers a physical challenge and bragging rights. Rams can honor their need for heat, high stakes, and an elevated heart rate by climbing an active volcano like Sicily’s Mount Etna.
Alternatively, as Aries season coincides with the first day of spring, making a trip to witness the riotous rebirth of tulips in the Netherland’s Keukenhof Gardens or poppies in California’s Antelope Valley Preserve would be a full bloom boon.
Where to Stay for Keukenhof Gardens: For travelers chasing tulip season in style, the Rosewood Amsterdam delivers old-world grandeur reimagined with canalside views and impeccable service that feels more private residence than hotel. Just across the water, The Dylan offers its own brand of discreet indulgence — a design-forward hideaway where Michelin-star dining and intimate charm makes it feel like you’re coming home.
Where to Stay for Antelope Valley: For those seeking California’s fleeting poppy bloom, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (about 70 miles from Antelope Valley) pairs golden-age glamour with sprawling gardens and the kind of serenity that makes even a quick escape feel restorative. Further south, The Peninsula Beverly Hills (roughly 85 miles) turns the pre- or post–poppy pilgrimage into an intimate outing, offering rooftop swims, Champagne breakfasts, and a taste of polished L.A. decadence before, or after, the desert dust.
TAURUS
Ruled by Venus, the planet of pleasure, Taurus is the zodiac’s resident hedonist. In kind, team Taurus prefers travel that amounts to a feast of the senses. On the Greek island of Sifnos, where a temple and theater dedicated to Dionysus once stood, bulls can bask in the sun, swim in the sea, sip the wild air, drink artisan olive oil, and otherwise consume to their hearts’ content.
Where to Stay: Private pool villas, intuitive service, and the kind of beauty that doesn’t need to announce itself. For travelers seeking a true five-star sanctuary in the Cyclades, Elies Resorts is Sifnos at its most refined. An architectural ode to where olive trees meet the sea, it’s set on the golden sands of Vathi Bay.
GEMINI
A communicative air sign prone to extremes, Geminis will feel fullest and freest in environs that reflect their duality. In the markets of Marrakech, Gems will have their curiosity fed by the sights and sounds of the maddening crowds.
Where to Stay: Marrakech’s most coveted stays read like a roll call of modern royalty: Royal Mansour, a palatial collection of private riads with impeccable service; Amanjena, where terracotta serenity meets architectural poetry; Mandarin Oriental, a lush sanctuary of villas and spa indulgence; and Selman Marrakech, a glamorous Moorish estate known for its Arabian horses and cinematic grandeur.
From this imperial capital and in a pendulum swing towards serenity, embark on a camping excursion to Erg Chigaga to experience the sacred silence and pure dark of the desert.
Where to Stay: For those chasing the quiet grandeur of the Sahara, Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp delivers barefoot elegance amid the dunes — king beds, candlelit dinners, and silence so pure it feels like luxury redefined.
CANCER
Ruled by the mighty, moody moon, Cancer is a water sign synonymous with roots and maternal power. Similarly, Mexico City, built upon the belly of an ancient lake bed, is known as the mother city. The crab contingent will be fortified by a visit to Casa Azul, home of fellow Cancer Frida Kahlo, and a day trip to nearby Teotihuacan to pay their lunar respects at the Pyramid of the Moon.
Where to Stay: In Mexico City, grandeur takes many forms: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, a leafy courtyard retreat on Paseo de la Reforma; The St. Regis Mexico City, where skyline views and butler service define modern indulgence; Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, a glass-walled haven that blends French polish with Mexican charm; and Casa Polanco, an intimate Polanco hideaway for travelers who prefer a boutique hideaway.
LEO
Leo is the sign of royalty, and in terms of the physical body, rules the heart. Apropos of this, big cats are intent on sweeping romance and regal bearing. Enter Alexandria, Egypt, scene of one of the greatest, albeit tragic, love stories ever told; that of probable Leo Cleopatra and her lover Marc Anthony. The truly lion hearted can plan a diving excursion to explore the underwater ruins of Cleopatra’s former palace.
Aside from the ancient echoes of high drama and heartbreak, Alexandria is home to the Royal Jewelry Museum, a collection of over 11,500 artifacts belonging to the Egyptian royal family.
Where to Stay: In Alexandria, luxury takes two forms: the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, all marble and sea-swept elegance, and the Helnan Royal Hotel in Montazah Gardens, a former royal retreat.
VIRGO
As an earth sign represented by the Hermit tarot card, Virgo is associated with high standards and sharp edits. As a result, Virgo folk do well when they’re immersed in the faultlessness of nature and somewhat removed from the crowd, making Estonia, a country that is 50 percent forest, an ideal escape.
While they’re getting powered up by pine, they can make a pilgrimage to fellow Virgo Arvo Pärt’s famed musical center, an architectural marvel surrounded by trees and built to soothe the spirit through sound.
Where to Stay: In Tallinn, Estonia’s polished side shines through at the Schlössle Hotel, Hotel Telegraaf, and Radisson Collection — each a five-star haven within a 35- to 45-minute drive of the Arvo Pärt Centre in Laulasmaa, making them ideal bases for travelers seeking both culture and comfort.
LIBRA
Ruled by Venus and sensitive to the sensory, Libras feel best in spaces awash in beauty. The people of the scales will find their brand of medicine in Provence, where days can be spent frolicking in lavender fields with a bottle of wine in hand and a baguette in their back pocket.
Provence is also home to many boutique perfumeries that offer visitors the chance to design their own signature scent, meaning Libras can depart with the distilled essence of themselves, velvet, vanilla, indecision, and all.
Where to Stay: In Provence, five-star indulgence comes with a view — and a Michelin star or two: La Bastide de Gordes (open April – October) pairs Luberon vistas with haute cuisine; Hôtel Le Pigonnet in Aix blends garden serenity with gourmet flair; Hôtel Crillon-Le Brave transforms a hilltop village into a gastronomic retreat; and Domaine de Manville near Les Baux perfects the art of countryside dining in polished luxury.
SCORPIO
Scorpio is a sign associated with sex, death, secrets, shadow work, and the threshold of the underworld. Fittingly, scorpions have no fear of the dark and have an aversion to the ordinary.
They’ll find just that along the fog-drenched beaches of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, named for the bleached animal bones and rusted remains of shipwrecks that dot the shoreline. Known to Portuguese sailors as “The Gates of Hell,” this stretch of land, sea, and ruin offers the otherworldly beauty and memento mori all scorpions crave.
Where to Stay: Shipwreck Lodge is the Skeleton Coast’s only true luxury stay. The cabins echo shipwrecks while delivering on five-star comfort, fine dining, and the surreal privilege of sleeping where the desert meets the sea.
SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius folk are ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion and possibility, and as such, prefer a journey that takes them to far reaches with a fair shake of flexibility. Enter the epic road trip where detours are encouraged, the unexpected is courted, and no plan is the best plan.
Consider a long drive across a storied expanse like America’s Route 66, Australia’s Outback Way, or, for the truly adventurous, the Pan American Highway that curves from Alaska to Argentina.
Where to Stay: Route 66: From the Pacific to the plains, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago brings big-city polish to Route 66’s starting line, while Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica ends the journey with seaside grandeur and golden sunsets. The Mayo Hotel in Tulsa anchors the route’s heart with Art Deco glamour and a sense of history you can still sip on at its rooftop bar.
Pan American Highway: From glaciers to golden coasts, Alyeska Resort in Alaska captures the Pan-American Highway’s wild beginnings. Fairmont San Francisco adds its storied glamour along the Bay, and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal ends the journey in pure oceanside indulgence where the road finally surrenders to the sea.
Outback Way: For those taking the long, red-dust road across Australia’s heart, Longitude 131° near Uluru offers desert opulence and soul-stirring views. Sails in the Desert brings resort-style comfort to the Red Centre itself, and Mt Mulligan Lodge turns the Queensland outback into a private, all-inclusive sanctuary where luxury meets the landscape.
CAPRICORN
Ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, toil, and boundaries, Capricorn is associated with empire building and legacy making. This is also an earth sign of dad jeans and boot straps that prefers to earn pleasure through exertion. Sea goats can satisfy their standards by walking the 73 miles of England’s Hadrian’s Wall Path. A ruin from the Roman era, the wall once marked the northern border of the empire.
Where to Stay: Along England’s ancient frontier, The Beaumont Mayfair in Hexham brings boutique polish to the path’s gateway, while Langley Castle Hotel adds storybook grandeur to the journey with its 14th-century turrets and timeless luxury.
AQUARIUS
Ruled by two luminaries, the planet of boundaries and the planet of the unexpected, Aquarius folk do well when they find themselves far out and far from the status quo. In Texas’s Big Bend National Park, one of the least visited national parks in the country, water bearers can stand knee deep in the Rio Grande under an expanse of dark skies and innumerable stars.
For Aquarians, quirk is king and they’ll find their fill in nearby Marfa with its art installations, rogue Prada store, and the fabled, eerie glow of the Marfa lights.
Where to Stay: In West Texas, luxury takes on a desert hue with Cibolo Creek Ranch offering old-world grandeur and seclusion, The Gage Hotel delivering boutique charm at the park’s gateway, and Willow House redefining minimalist elegance just miles from Big Bend’s wild horizon.
PISCES
Pisces is a water sign ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, delusions, altered states, and the subconscious mind. In kind, fish folk are made for heady, healing headwaters. Whether dipping in the mineral-rich pools of Pamukkale, Turkey, or exploring the mythic vapors of the Oracle at Delphi (Greece), high on H20 is the name of the game.
Where to Stay: Just 10 minutes from the ancient ruins, Santa Marina Arachova Resort & Spa pairs mountain calm with elegance, offering a five-star base for exploring the mystical heart of Delphi.
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