{"id":4618,"date":"2026-07-21T18:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4618"},"modified":"2026-07-21T18:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:38:10","slug":"expedia-reveals-2026-island-hot-list-with-st-lucia-porto-santo-and-cape-verde-following-countrys-cinderella-world-cup-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4618","title":{"rendered":"Expedia Reveals 2026 \u2018Island Hot List,\u2019 With St. Lucia, Porto Santo and Cape Verde, Following Country\u2019s Cinderella World Cup Run"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! -->\n<div><p>\n\tIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4612\">Christopher Nolan\u2019s \u2018The Odyssey\u2019 Movie Is Making Gen Z Listen to the Book (EXCLUSIVE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tSt. Lucia, Porto Santo, Praslin and Syros are the among the top island escapes to travel to this year, according to Expedia\u2018s 2026 Island Hot List, an annual ranking of the most popular island destinations based on searches and bookings.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tReleased July 21, this year\u2019s Island Hot List highlights ten under-the-radar islands that offer an \u201calternative to traditional hotspots,\u201d per Expedia, with the locations lauded for \u201ccombining natural beauty, cultural depth, and sometimes better value.\u201d\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSt. Lucia tops the list for 2026, with Expedia reporting searches for the Eastern Caribbean island up 125% over 2025. Travelers say the lush getaway in the Lesser Antilles is best for \u201cromantic escapes,\u201d citing its intimate vibe and host of luxury resorts. Of course there\u2019s plenty for adventure seekers to do as well, with long stretches of beaches, tropical rainforests and dramatic volcanoes in the distance.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort\" class=\"wp-image-4614\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/acaad0c0849ea8801d971b1703934b6f-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/acaad0c0849ea8801d971b1703934b6f-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/acaad0c0849ea8801d971b1703934b6f-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/acaad0c0849ea8801d971b1703934b6f-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/acaad0c0849ea8801d971b1703934b6f.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<figcaption>\n<cite>Expedia<\/cite>\n<\/figcaption>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHERE TO STAY\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tSugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort\t\t\n\t\n<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\tSt. Lucia pick\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<span>\n\t\tBOOK NOW\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\tPorto Santo Island, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, ranked second on Expedia\u2019s 2026 Island Hot List, with searches for the destination up 85% from this time last year. Expedia says the so-called \u201cgolden\u201d island ranks best for \u201cwellness and relaxation,\u201d with travelers seeking out spa treatments and tranquil moments along stretches of sand that are said to hold calming \u201cgeotherapeutic\u201d properties. Porto Santo also offers an airy and quieter sun-soaked getaway, compared to the busy resorts and mountainous landscapes of its sister island, Madeira.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort &amp; Spa\" class=\"wp-image-4615\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdbbf601c89f18bc3afc7dcc38f857ad-1024x767.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdbbf601c89f18bc3afc7dcc38f857ad-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdbbf601c89f18bc3afc7dcc38f857ad-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdbbf601c89f18bc3afc7dcc38f857ad-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdbbf601c89f18bc3afc7dcc38f857ad.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHERE TO STAY\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tPestana Porto Santo Beach Resort &amp; Spa\t\t\n\t\n<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\tPorto Santo pick\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<span>\n\t\tBOOK NOW\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\tPraslin, an island in the Seychelles, comes in third on this year\u2019s list, as a destination for \u201cnature lovers.\u201d Located in the Indian Ocean, Praslin is home to the Vall\u00e9e de Mai Nature Reserve\u00a0(\u201cMay Valley\u201d), a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers an expansive palm forest promising sightings of rare birds and plants (like the Coco de Mer palms). You can also hit the open water to snorkel for giant turtles and coral reefs, or swim along Anse Lazio beach, renowned for its white sand and dramatic granite boulders in the distance.\n\n<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4610\">\u2018La La Land\u2019 Poster Fixes Ryan Gosling\u2019s Flat Hand After 10 Years of the Actor Being Haunted by It<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites\" class=\"wp-image-4616\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a1ad01838ea43a9536aae7bee40b90f-1024x768.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a1ad01838ea43a9536aae7bee40b90f-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a1ad01838ea43a9536aae7bee40b90f-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a1ad01838ea43a9536aae7bee40b90f-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2a1ad01838ea43a9536aae7bee40b90f.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHERE TO STAY\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCoco de Mer Hotel and Black Parrot Suites\t\t\n\t\n<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\tPraslin pick\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<span>\n\t\tBOOK NOW\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\tThis year\u2019s Expedia roundup also includes Syros Greece, which the booking site says is best for foodies looking for both authentic and inventive Greek cuisine; Lofoten Islands in Norway\u00a0for arctic adventures; Phu Quoc, Vietnam for \u201caffordable luxury;\u201d and Sanibel Island over in Florida, which Expedia says is \u201cbest for family escapes.\u201d Other islands on the Hot List are Palawan, Philippines; Culebra, Puerto Rico; and Fiji, along with Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, which was named Expedia\u2019s \u201cBest Private Island for Cruises.\u201d Great Stirrup Cay is a private island that is exclusive to Norwegian Cruise Line guests.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tOf course, this year\u2019s Island Hot Lists reflects what people are buzzing about and Expedia says searches for Cape Verde have shot up a whopping 805% on the heels of the country\u2019s cinderella World Cup run. The travel site says the archipelagic country off the coast of West Africa saw interest boom after \u201ca summer of soccer, where team Cape Verde melted soccer fans\u2019 hearts and drove a new wave of travel demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Morabeza Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-4617\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5a5646b6e86aa86c632a78e60f9a5916-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5a5646b6e86aa86c632a78e60f9a5916-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5a5646b6e86aa86c632a78e60f9a5916-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5a5646b6e86aa86c632a78e60f9a5916-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5a5646b6e86aa86c632a78e60f9a5916.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<figcaption>\n<cite>Expedia<\/cite>\n<\/figcaption>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHERE TO STAY\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMorabeza Hotel\t\t\n\t\n<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\tCabo Verde pick\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<span>\n\t\tBOOK NOW\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\tCape Verde was ranked 67th in the FIFA rankings prior to the World Cup but finished second in Group H with three draws (including tying now-World Cup champions Spain). The team then went on to narrowly lose to Argentina in a Round of 32 knockout stage match, earning the respect of Lionel Messi and soccer fans from around the world. Expedia, meantime, calls it the \u201cBest Ultimate Soccer-inspired Island.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cIslands don\u2019t just satisfy the urge to get away; they can also be one of the smartest vacation values, thanks to all-inclusive resorts and bundle savings on Expedia,\u201d says Melanie Fish, VP of Public Relations, Expedia Group Brands, who adds that \u201cThe list was finalized until two destinations generated so much buzz from cruise travelers and soccer fans that we had to give them awards of their own.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe 2026 Expedia Island Hot List was based on global flight searches made on all Expedia points of sale from September 22, 2025 to March 22, 2026, for travel any date in 2026. See the full list here.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4608\">LISTEN: \u2018Scary Movie\u2019 Gets a Second Wind in PVOD With Extended Director\u2019s Cut<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Lucia, Porto Santo, Praslin and Cabo Verde are among the most-popular island destinations to travel to according to Expedia searches and travelers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4613,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":[3696,116,3697],"class_list":["post-4618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-shopping","tag-expedia","tag-noads","tag-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Expedia Reveals 2026 \u2018Island Hot List,\u2019 With St. Lucia, Porto Santo and Cape Verde, Following Country\u2019s Cinderella World Cup Run - 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