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TRAVEL TRENDS
How to Travel in 2025: The 7 Best Travel Trends
Find your travel magic this year
Wondering how to plan your travels this year? This article reveals the seven biggest trends influencing where and how people are exploring in 2025.
From digital detox retreats to AI-powered journey planning, and choosing cooler climates over heading for the heat, you’re sure to find something that speaks to your travel style. I’ve included some of my own experiences to help inspire you.
Choose the one that most appeals to you and create a travel experience in 2025 that aligns with your soul as well as the evolving tourism landscape.
1. The quiet luxury of calm
Finding peace and quiet while travelling is becoming increasingly precious. This year’s ‘calmcation’ trend reflects our growing need to escape noise and technology in a world where constant connection has become the norm.
Why it matters: According to the World Health Organisation, environmental noise is the most important cause of ill health in Western Europe after air pollution — making tranquility not just a luxury, but a health necessity.
Where to experience it: Try off-grid cabins in the calm countryside of the Netherlands, the UK…
