Americans' anticipated travel spending trends for 2025, potentially hidden from social media platforms
Hush-Hush Vacay: Unveiling the Untold Travel Whims of 2025
Embark on a lively journey as we spill the tea on America's stealthiest travel trends of the year. We polled a throng of 3,000 jet-setting individuals to cast light on the covert travel maneuvers America has in store for 2025.
The most alluring travel trends of 2025
2025 promises to be a dynamic period for globe-trotting, as travelers ponder over unconventional ways to traipse the world. Here's what's got folks shelling out their hard-earned cash:
- Solo sojourns - A whopping 26% are diving headfirst into self-discovery journeys.
- Weather waltzing - 24% are venturing off during the low season as climate change plays havoc with the weather forecasts.
- Decoy destinations - 20% are opting for budget-friendly alternatives that mimic the vibrant vibes of high-tier tourist hotspots.
- Sporty spectators - 15% are embarking on adventures to catch their sporting idols in action.
- Nature nestling - 14% are forsaking consumerism in favor of commune with the great outdoors.
- Boredom rewards - 10% are shelling out for silent retreats to combat overstimulation and fuel creativity.
- Parched passports - 10% are map-dotting their ancestral roots through travel.
- Green getaways - 9% are opting for eco-friendly, socially responsible sojourns.
- Skill spelunking - 7% are using vacation time to master a new talent or skill.
To tell or not to tell: the hidden travel whims of 2025
While some travelers relish sharing their travel plans, others are maintaining their silence. In fact, 12% of travelers confess to feeling sheepish about certain travel choices, and a whopping 24% plan to keep at least one trip under wraps. Intrigued? Here are the clandestine tendencies making a splash in 2025:
- Airport anthropology - 7% are jetting off exclusively to feast their eyes on a specific airport restaurant or shop.
- Longevity leisure - 6% are splurging on wellness retreats boasting cryotherapy, red light therapy, and even stem cell treatments.
- Foliage follies - 5% are prioritizing multi-generational escapades over securing their kids' futures.
- Bare-all cruises - 3% are setting sail on grown-up, clothing-optional sojourns.
The motives behind the furtive travel plans
- 28% think the trend is a tired trope but can't help themselves
- 24% fear being judged
- 19% are secretive about their spending habits
- 19% are replicating someone else's itinerary and don't want to be exposed
The coin count: the cost of clandestine travel
The majority of Americans budget up to $5,000 per trip for these trends, but some are splurging more:
- 26% of heritage/DNA travelers, 20% of longevity retreat-goers, and 18% of nude cruisers aim to spend $5,000-$10,000 per person on their trip
- 17% of SKI trippers are throwing caution to the wind, with a budget of over $10,000 per person
- 11% of luxury pet travelers are also spending over $10,000 per person
Travel tricks: plotting your perfect trip
With so many options on the table, planning a trip can be a daunting prospect. That's why 33% of travelers are enlisting the help of travel gurus. Here's what travelers rely on the agents for, ranked from most to least popular:
- Financial facilitation - 25%
- Insurance essentials - 23%
- Full-tilt itinerary arrangements - 21%
- Destination recommendations - 21%
- Insider insights and perks - 19%
- Document management (visas, travel requirements, etc.) - 19%
- Local expertise - 18%
- Round-the-clock support for non-emergencies - 17%
- Group travel coordination - 14%
- Crisis management (flight cancellations, lost luggage, medical emergencies, etc.) - 14%
- Timing insights (best seasons to visit destinations) - 14%
- Worth-the-hype trend advice - 13%
- Ensuring special requests are honored (dietary needs, accessibility, etc.) - 10%
Keep the secrets safe: shield your undercover travels
From solo adventures to incognito lavish escapades, Americans are touring the globe like never before—sometimes in ways they wouldn't dare admit. No matter which trend you're jumping on, ensure that our website's comprehensive travel insurance is on your packing list.
- Unveiling the secretive pockets of America's travel landscape, 13% are seeking refuge in fleeting, fashion-and-beauty retreats to rejuvenate their lifestyle.
- Some linger on the edge of sharing their travel plans, but a discreet 11% are eloping to luxury pet-centric destinations, indulging in their furry friend's whimsical whimsies.
- In acknowledgement of the escalating climate crisis, 8% are boldly wagering on travel insurance, safeguarding themselves against lost luggage and unexpected adventures.
- As the travel landscape continues to shift, travelers are waging higher stakes, with 7% taking the plunge into the world of extravagant, travel-focused reality TV shows.
- In an era of rampant consumption, 5% are bucking the trend, instead opting for a minimalist approach to solo travel—leaving the pomp of modern fashion and beauty behind in favor of introspection and self-discovery.
