2025 Travel Trends: What You Need to Know
After analyzing the latest industry reports and drawing from my years of travel planning experience, a shift is beginning with how people travel. Let me guide you through the most important shifts worth your attention in 2025.
Detour Destinations: The New Luxury
Forget the obvious choices. Savvy travelers are choosing “secondary” cities that offer richer experiences with fewer tourists. My top recommendations:
Reims instead of Paris: Experience French elegance and Champagne culture without the crowds
Brescia over Milan: UNESCO Roman sites and authentic Italian art scenes
Waikato, New Zealand: Middle-earth landscapes without Auckland's tourist bustle
The All-Inclusive Renaissance
All-inclusive resorts have evolved far beyond buffets and basic activities. Modern luxury properties offer extraordinary value with personalized experiences.
Mahekal Beach Resort: Facing a large swath of white-sand beach, Mahekal Beach Resort is an oasis of calm just steps from the pulsing beat of Playa Del Carmen. Lounge under thatched roof palapas, sway in a hammock, or sink into a daybed all while overlooking crystal clear waters rolling in.
Alpinresort ValSaa in Saalbach-Hinterglemm: Luxury reimagined: The Alpinresort ValSaa Sport & Spa is renowned for its welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, with guests often commending the hotel for its friendly environment, modern yet cozy accommodations, and stunning views.
Atelier Playa Mujeres: ATELIER Playa Mujeres is an All-Inclusive 5+ Star Resort for Adults offering a fantastic concept inspired by Mexican Art and Design. Its innovative atmosphere blends harmoniously with the mesmerizing natural landscape of Playa Mujeres, set between the crystalline waters of the Caribbean and a magnificent golf course.
JOMO Travel: Luxury Unplugged:
The Joy of Missing Out is driving a new kind of luxury travel. My clients are increasingly seeking destinations where they can truly disconnect. This travel trend is one we expect to continue as disconnecting form your phone or devices is vital when it comes to mental health. Some ideal places are:
Bend, Oregon's Riverfront Retreats: Riverhouse Lodge is a destination within a destination - you are at the heart of endless opportunities to venture and explore the beautiful area that is Bend, Oregon and beyond. We are in tune with the adventurous side of our guests,and it is our mission to provide any experience they might desire.
Tulum's jungle-surrounded private villas: set in the heart of Riviera Maya, several villas coordinates selected to offer an ideal window into the natural wonder and local energy of the region.
Stillpoint Lodge, Alaska- It takes a short boat or float plane across a towering mountain fjord to get to Stillpoint Lodge, set in the wilderness of Alaska’s Kachemak Bay. Once you're there, nature rules with ocean kayaking alongside sea otters, whale watching, bear viewing and tide pooling.
Nature's Greatest Shows
Phenomenon-driven travel is surging, especially when you can add in nature and being able to explore natural wonders.
Arches National Park: International Dark Sky viewing: The national parks and monuments of the Colorado Plateau have long been popular destinations for travelers. In addition to their stunning landscapes and rich cultural history. The darkness of a moonless night at Arches surprises many visitors. As few as one in ten Americans lives in an area where they can see the estimated 2,500 stars that should be visible under normal conditions.
Gatlinburg's synchronous fireflies display: Synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus) are one of at least 19 species of fireflies that live in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The displays last for 2 to 3 weeks during mating season.
Phillip Island's penguin parade: Phillip Island is home to the largest little penguin colony in the world. You can experience the magic of watching these amazing seabirds waddle home from the ocean to their burrows any night of the year from our viewing platforms and boardwalks.
Tips for helping you make the most of your 2025 Travel:
Book 8-12 months ahead for unique experiences
Consider shoulder seasons in popular destinations
Look for properties offering regenerative travel experiences
Focus on single regions rather than multiple destinations
Travel used to be about cramming everything in but checking the boxes can be exhausting. Let our travel advisors her at Picture Perfect Adventures help you experience a destination in a meaningful way providing connections with people, culture, growth, and transforming our understanding of the world – this is the future of travel. Whether you're seeking stars in Utah or champagne in Reims, 2025 offers a multitude of opportunities for thoughtful exploration.
Ready to plan your next unforgettable vacation? Let's start the conversation, schedule a call today!
Blog written by Amber Robinson
留言