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AfarJul 17, 2026

It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It

There are still hotels, cruises, and tours available in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, which will pass over parts of Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain.

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Hotel de Mar Gran MeliáHotelFour-night package includes yacht viewing of eclipse.
Jumeirah MallorcaHotelHosts eclipse celebration with astronomy masterclasses.
Kimpton Aysla MallorcaHotelLast-minute place to stay within the path of totality.
Zoëtry Mallorca Balearic IslandsHotelRestored 14th-century estate with all-inclusive program.
Atlas Ocean Voyages: Barcelona to Monte Carlo sailingPlacePositions off Mallorca for unobstructed view of eclipse.
Elsewhere
Villa Le Blanc Gran MeliáHotelMenorca, SpainFour-night package includes boat viewing of eclipse.
Hotel RangáHotelHella, IcelandOffers private expedition to Snæfellsnes Peninsula for eclipse.
Crystal Cruises: Amsterdam to Lisbon sailingPlaceLisbon, PortugalShip spends day at sea within path of totality.
Explora Journey: Lisbon to Southampton sailingPlaceSouthampton, United KingdomSails through path of totality on August 12.
EYOS Expeditions: East Greenland sailingPlaceGreenlandWatch totality from deck surrounded by fjords.
HX Expeditions: Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard sailingPlaceGreenlandHeads into Scoresby Sund for best viewing spot.
Intrepid: Iceland to Greenland sailingPlaceGreenlandMonitors conditions for best viewing location in Scoresby Sund.
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions: Iceland, Greenland, and Canada sailingPlaceGreenlandCaptain seeks best viewing position within path of totality.
Seabourn: Dover to Reykjavík sailingPlaceReykjavík, IcelandPositions in Atlantic off coast of Ireland for eclipse.
New Scientist: Northern SpainPlaceBurgos, SpainFive-day astronomy tour based in Burgos.
Smithsonian Journeys: Basque Country to LeonPlaceLeón, SpainEclipse day celebration at winery south of León.

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National GeographicJul 14

5 alternative European islands to explore this summer

Europe's islands have long lured travellers, from Homer's Odyssey across Mediterranean isles to the remote Scottish outcrop said to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th-century classicTreasure ...

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PantelleriaSightVolcanic island nicknamed 'Black Pearl of the Mediterranean'.
Donnafugata wineryRestaurantScenic winery in Khamma with vines on volcanic terraces.
BarraSightGaelic-speaking isle in the Outer Hebrides.
Outer Hebrides Birds of Prey TrailTrailTrail with golden and white-tailed eagles.
Hebridean Sea ToursPlaceOperator for sea safaris around southern shores.
SerifosSightWestern Cycladic island with sand-pebble beaches.
GaidarosRestaurantRooftop bar in Chora with Aegean views.
El HierroSightSecond smallest Canary Island with wild shores.
El LajialSightLunar-like lava field terrain.
Mar de las Calmas Marine ReserveSightSubmerged world with underwater mountains.
Buceo el BajónPlaceLicensed outfitter for diving in the marine reserve.
Åland archipelagoSightGranite islands with conifer forests and villages.
Ekströms StugorHotelResort with a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.
SaunaxPlaceRents sauna rafts in Mariehamn.
PaddelbodenPlaceKayak rentals in Mariehamn.
Degersand BeachSightSweep of soft sand on Eckerö island.
La Llanía pathwayTrailPathway through laurel forests.
SviskärHotelElectricity-free log cabin with wood-fired sauna.
El SabinarSight
EriskaySight

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Lonely PlanetJul 8

The 12 best things to do in Mallorca

Mallorca has real magic up its sleeves. Here

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Serra de TramuntanaNeighborhoodUNESCO World Heritage-listed mountain range for hiking.
Cap de FormentorSightPeninsula with knife-edge cliffs and scenic viewpoints.
Platja de FormentorSightPine-flanked beach with crystal-clear water.
Mirador del Mas PasSightViewpoint along the Cap de Formentor road.
Cala AgulaSightStarting point for a walking trail.
Talaia de Son Jaume IISight16th-century watchtower built to ward off pirates.
Ruta de Pedra en SecTrail140km long-distance hiking trail.
Monestir de LlucSightPilgrims' refuge high in the Tramuntana mountains.
Cala MesquidaSight
Cala MitjanaSight
Cala MatzocSight
Elsewhere
Ferrocarril de SóllerPlacePalma, SpainVintage train journey from Palma to Sóller.
La Casa de Robert GravesSightDeià, SpainDream house built by poet Robert Graves.
Poets’ WalkTrailDeià, SpainMountain-facing walk at Belmond La Residencia.
Belmond La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainIt sits in the lee of the Tramuntana Mountains and faces the Mediterranean Sea.
Son MarroigMuseumDeià, SpainLavish mansion with romantic sea views.
Sa ForadadaRestaurantDeià, SpainBizarre hole in the rock resembling an elephant.
Palma CathedralPlace of worshipPalma, SpainGothic cathedral with Gaudí's canopy and Barcelo's chapel.
Palau de l'AlmudainaSightPalma, SpainFormer Islamic alcázar, now a royal summer residence.
Santuari de la Mare de Déu des PuigSightPollença, SpainHilltop former medieval nunnery.
Ermita de La VictòriaPlace of worshipAlcúdia, SpainConverted 14th-century hermitage on a peninsula.
Mercat de l’OlivarMarketPalma de Mallorca, SpainMarket for island produce, cheese, fish, and tapas.
Marc FoshRestaurantPalma, SpainBook ahead for imaginative riffs on Balearic flavors.
Hotel EspléndidoHotelPort de Sóller, Spain

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Condé Nast TravelerMar 5

18 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Mallorca for Toddlers, Teens, and Everyone in Between

Beautiful Balearic island addresses with kids clubs, mini-golf courses, splash pools, and more.

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Ikos Porto PetroHotelResort near Mondrago National Park and beaches
Son BunyolaHotelEstate with hotel and villas in the Tramuntana
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at FormentorHotelStoried hideaway with family program and beach access
Serra de TramuntanaNeighborhoodRegion with villages, hiking trails, and coves
SollerNeighborhoodSóller is a town and municipality near the north west coast of the Balearic Island of Mallorca, Spain, 3 km inland from…
ValldemossaNeighborhoodIt is famous for one landmark: the Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa, built at the beginning of the 14th century, when…
Sa DragoneraSightProtected marine reserve
La ResidenciaHotelYou simply cannot beat the setting here – the beautiful mountain and sea views (the best among them from the pools and…
La Residencia, A Belmond HotelHotelArt lover's paradise with on-site gallery
Barbaroja’s Kids ClubPlaceKeeps guests aged three to eight entertained
Talise SpaPlaceSpa using local natural ingredients
Zafiro Palace AlcudiaHotelHotel with three kids clubs and pools
Pirate PoolSightPool with water slides and a pirate ship disco
Port d’AlcudiaParkPort for yacht or catamaran tours
Hotel CorazónHotelFinca turned hotel, restaurant, art space, and shop
Sa FondaRestaurantPlace in Deià for burgers
Mondrago National ParkSightNational park near Ikos Porto Petro
Grand Hotel Son NetHotelStylish new hideaway in a 17th-century manor house
Hotel EspléndidoHotelStylish base camp on Port de Sóller
PatikiRestaurantPopular beach restaurant near Hotel Espléndido
Sol KatmanduHotel
PortixolHotel
Aethos MallorcaHotel

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