Travel in recent years has been about getting out of the house and country, and exploring more of the world post-pandemic. In 2025 and beyond, travel is becoming more about connection, personalisation, sustainability and wellness. This is shifting from the need to escape.
It isn’t just the post-pandemic vibes that are driving these trends. It is also the rapid technological changes around the world, as well as social media trends, which are changing the way that people explore and travel. Whether you are looking for a fun adventure or a digital detox retreat, here are some of the top travel trends of 2025 that you need to know.
#1 Microcations
Microcations are short getaways, for example, over a long weekend, where you pack a lot of travelling into a short amount of time. This is trending because it enables people to travel more often around their work and commitments, while spending less money on travel. This means that they get to explore more places each year, rather than saving all their money and time off for an annual trip which only means seeing one location. These are very achievable.
#2 The digital nomad life
With remote working still increasing all around the world, more people are blending business and leisure. This enables people to spend more time traveling and working on their laptop on their own schedule. More and more employers are allowing remote and flexible working, while others are choosing to set up their own online business.
#3 RV life
Converting a van or living in an RV is a fast growing trend thanks to social media influencers. This is where people are giving up their homes and moving into an RV. This has become a popular choice as you can minimise all of your belongings and travel with no other commitments. Others are choosing this as their travel of choice, because of the opportunities it can open up for you. You will always have everything with you, and you can stop off at fully equipped RV camping grounds along the way.
#4 Regenerative travel
More and more people in society are conscious about their footprints and the impact their everyday choices have on the earth. It can be difficult to be eco-conscious when travelling, as you are inevitably going to be using a variety of energy sources while using transportation. What many people are doing in 2025 is regenerative travel, which is where they are planning their travels around giving back to local communities and ecosystems. This can be done in a variety of ways, including volunteering at a local project in a country of your choice or staying at a local family farm. Both of these options involve completing some manual work for free accommodation before getting your own time to explore.
The travel industry is booming, and is only predicted to grow in 2025 and beyond. Consider these options to help you stay up to date with the latest travel trends and see more of the world around you.
