The Year of the Fire Horse favours momentum, instinct and travellers willing to move while the energy is there. If you’ve been sitting on a trip, tweaking dates and watching fares, 2026 quietly nudges you to stop circling and start moving. So, Giddy up!
Fire Horse energy rewards progress over precision and curiosity over caution. That might mean changing how you travel, going a little further than planned, or letting someone else take the reins for once. So where should you travel? Check out Karryon’s 2026 Lunar New Year Travel Guide:
Rat
Rats are clever, observant and always ten steps ahead. In a Fire Horse year that values quick thinking and adaptability, with your best travel experiences coming from places that reward curiosity. Think cities layered with history and systems to decode, with depth built into every day. Japan beyond the headline cities suits you perfectly. Regional rail, neighbourhood food spots and cultural rituals that reward attention to detail. You will return refreshed, informed and quietly smug.
Ox
Ox energy is steady, patient and long-game focused, and sits at a very different tempo to the Fire Horse’s pace. Your travel antidote is slowness with substance. Rural Europe, wine regions or countryside stays where repetition becomes grounding and reassuring. Tuscany, Umbria or provincial France let you settle in, build rhythm and feel genuinely restored.
Tiger
Tigers thrive on challenge, courage and decisive action. A Fire Horse year amplifies your appetite for bold moves and decisive action. You need scale and intensity. South America delivers that in spades, from Peru’s altitude to Colombia’s colour and momentum. Choose travel that makes you slightly nervous at the start and proud by the end.
Rabbit
Rabbits value harmony, beauty and emotional safety. In a high-energy year, your travel should soften the edges rather than sharpen them. Choose destinations that reward gentleness and aesthetics. Kyoto, Hoi An or Queenstown offer sensory pleasure without chaos. Your holiday should feel like a long, steady exhale.
Dragon
Dragons are confident, charismatic and drawn to big moments. Fire Horse energy suits you. This is a year to travel where ambition and creativity collide. Iconic global cities suit your appetite for movement and visibility. Hong Kong, Seoul or London give you momentum, stimulation and the sense that you are exactly where you should be.
Snake
Snakes are thoughtful, intuitive and selective. You gravitate toward fewer experiences done well, with intention and depth. In 2026, travel that offers depth, insight and careful curation will resonate most. Small group journeys, culturally immersive itineraries and destinations with layered histories such as Morocco, Turkey or regional Italy. This is a year for meaningful travel built on substance and intention.
Horse
Horses crave freedom, independence and motion, and this is your year. The Fire Horse amplifies everything you already value, including movement for its own sake. You will struggle with rigid itineraries. Open-road travel suits you best. Road trips, island hopping or flexible itineraries where plans can change mid-day. New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu or Samoa give you space to roam and decide as you go.
Goat
Goats are sensitive, creative and emotionally attuned. Travel that feeds your inner world matters more than bragging rights. In a Fire Horse year that can feel noisy, choose destinations rich in colour, art and feeling. Havana, Mexico City or Istanbul offer texture, creativity and moments of quiet wonder. You will return inspired rather than exhausted.
Monkey
Monkeys are curious, energetic and easily bored. The Fire Horse year feeds your appetite for novelty but punishes stagnation. You will do best with fast-moving, multi-stop trips that keep your brain engaged. Think Southeast Asia city hops, short European bursts or itineraries with contrast and pace. Expect to come home tired but buzzing.
Rooster
Roosters are perceptive, principled and deeply aware of structure and competence. In 2026, your growth comes from stepping back and learning from people who know more than you. Travel that is expert-led, culturally grounded and community-focused suits you best. Women-led tours, locally guided experiences and itineraries built around craft, food or heritage in destinations like Sri Lanka, India or Vietnam. This is a year for listening as much as observing.
Dog
Dogs value loyalty, connection and shared experience. In a fast-moving year, travel anchored in relationships will matter most. Choose trips that bring people together or destinations like Newfoundland, where locals will invite you home and you’ll be one of the family. Think family holidays, friend reunions, cruises or shared villas where conversation and time together take centre stage.
Pig
Pigs are generous, pleasure-loving and unashamedly indulgent. The Fire Horse year encourages enjoyment without apology. This is your moment to lean into comfort, flavour and abundance. Food-forward destinations suit you best. Spain, France or Japan deliver satisfaction on every level. Book the better hotel, order dessert and enjoy the ride.
