Expedia Group's "Unpack '27" travel trends report names the destinations with the biggest year-on-year jump in flight and hotel searches. The theme is clear: travellers want fewer crowds, more nature and places that still feel like a discovery.
Names to know
- South Lake Tahoe, California: the top trending pick. Ski slopes and après-ski in winter, lake beaches and hiking in summer, and blazing colour in the fall.
- Hyogo, Japan: home to Himeji Castle, Kobe's food scene and Kinosaki's hot-spring town. An easy add-on to an Osaka or Kyoto trip.
- Punta del Este, Uruguay: South America's glamour beach town, with interest up about 65%. Its summer is December to March, and an annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse passes over the area on February 6, 2027.
- Sedona, Arizona: red-rock hiking, stargazing and wellness retreats. Best in spring and autumn.
- Chichester, UK: a cathedral city near the South Downs and the coast, and a great base for theatre and countryside.
Bigger trends behind the list
- Coolcations: cooler summer escapes such as the Dolomites, Norway and Scotland.
- Trip snacking: more short, frequent getaways instead of one big holiday.
- Value hotspots: Albania and Egypt keep climbing thanks to strong value for money.
How to use this list
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