National Geographic Traveller — The Collection Magazine

19 February, 2026

Escape to the edges of the map with the new Islands Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK). This edition celebrates islands as places of renewal, where wellness is shaped by nature itself. The lead feature explores 11 restorative island getaways, from volcanic hot springs on Ischia and geothermal bathing in Iceland to forest saunas in Scandinavia and slow-living rituals on Ikaria. Elsewhere, journey to Príncipe, a conservation success story off Africa’s west coast; sail Japan’s Seto Inland Sea aboard a floating ryokan; meet Indonesia’s coastal communities whose lives are entwined with the ocean; and discover how the Cayman Islands are redefining local food culture. All this, plus a curated directory of island hotels, resorts and experiences — brought together by our advertising partners — to inspire travellers seeking meaningful, nature-led escapes.