Meet The Sun-Soaked Edition: Cruises, Tropical Escapes and More

Globe Trotter

January 5, 2026
The Edit Sun-Soaked Edition travel collage featuring coastal views, cruise ships and relaxed poolside moments.

Winter has a way of wearing you down. The short days. The gray skies. That feeling of being bundled up for what seems like forever. At some point, you start daydreaming about warmth. Real warmth. The kind you can feel on your skin.

That's exactly why we created The Sun-Soaked Edition.

This is the debut release of The Edit and it's all about chasing the sun when you need it most. We've gathered horizon-chasing cruises, all-inclusive resorts and tropical escapes that are designed to do one thing: help you thaw out and recharge.

What's Inside

Traveler overlooking a tropical beach and family splashing together in the ocean.

The Sun-Soaked Edition features journeys selected by travel experts who know these destinations inside out. They've walked the beaches, watched the sunsets and found the spots that actually deliver on the promise of relaxation.

Here's what you'll find:
  • Sun-drenched cruises gliding through turquoise waters. These are the sailings everyone's booking right now and for good reason. There's something about waking up in a new port, spending the day exploring and ending it all with dinner as the sun dips below the horizon.
  • All-inclusive resorts where your only job is to unwind. No planning. No decisions. Just poolside drinks, incredible food and the kind of stillness that's hard to find back home.
  • Tropical escapes that trade your heaviest coat for your lightest linen. Boutique hotels tucked into palm-lined beaches. Hidden gems your friends haven't discovered yet. Places that feel a world away because they are.

Why Now

Woman relaxing on a beach chair and cruise ship sailing offshore at sunset.

The first few months of the year is the sweet spot for cruise deals and tropical getaways. It's when cruise lines roll out their best offers and when those sun-drenched destinations are at their peak. If you've been thinking about booking something warm, this is your window.

But beyond the timing, there's something else. Winter can make everything feel heavy. A trip like this isn't just about the destination. It's about giving yourself permission to pause. To feel light again. To come back with a little more energy than you left with.

How to Book

Woman running along a sandy beach and aerial view of a secluded cove with a kayak.

Browse the Sun-Soaked Edition and see what speaks to you. Once you find something, connect with one of our travel advisors. They'll handle the details, answer your questions and make sure the trip fits you perfectly.

This isn't about booking a generic package. It's about finding the escape that matches exactly what you need right now.

Your sun-soaked journey is waiting. Time to find it.

 

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As fellow travelers, our people are always on the move discovering new destinations. On the occasions they take a break from exploring, they love to write up a few stories about their adventures before they leave for the next one, so you can enjoy expert tips, news, and recommendations to use for your own travels.

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