It's really never too early to start plan a trip. While there is a Goldilocks Window for booking flights, you can take care of the rest of the logistics whenever you want. As 2025 approaches (seriously, 2024 flew by), figuring out where you want to go and planning how to get there can save you hundreds of dollars and improve the quality of your trip tenfold. Luckily, we don't need a crystal ball or random social media posts to figure out what's going on. locations should be on your radar for next year.
Skyscanner has just published its full report 2025 Travel Trends Report, which includes information on everything from the most popular types of travel to why you might need to consider dusting off your cowboy boots this year. But the most valuable information for travel planners and vacation organizers is data on which vacation destinations will be the most popular and cost-effective in 2025.
For those of you looking to go to the places everyone will be talking about in two years before the crowds go crazy and everyone has geotagged them on Instagram, Skyscanner has revealed the top 10 destinations. more trendy. Let's get into this list:
1. Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos Islands
2. Quepos, Costa Rica
3. Tromso, Norway
4. Province of Tucumán, Argentina
5. Krabi, Thailand
6. Luang, Prabang
7. Antwerp, Belgium
8. Suva, Fiji
9. Rotterdam, Netherlands
10. Pago Pago, American Samoa
Each of these destinations saw an increase in search volume between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2024. “It is clear that smaller alternative destinations are gaining popularity among U.S. travelers, who seek to explore beyond the mainstream in the Americas and beyond,” the report details. Just look at the first place; The island of Grand Turk has gained popularity in recent years due to famous visitors like the Kardashians and some popular TikTok brands traveling to the island. But it also has plenty to offer almost every type of traveler.
Not looking for the trendiest location? Want to focus on somewhere amazing that's also wallet-friendly? I understand you. My bank account cringes every time I look up flight prices. But Skyscanner data also rounded up the most affordable destinations for 2025, based on how many flights to those destinations declined between 2023 and 2024. Here's where you can find comparable low-cost flights over the course of the year to come, according to Skyscanner:
1. Nice, France
2. Castries, Saint Lucia
3. Bridgetown, Barbados
4. Rabat, Morocco
5. Fargo, North Dakota
6. San Jose, California
7. Charlotte, North Carolina
8. Salt Lake City, Utah
9. Amsterdam, Netherlands
10. Barranquilla, Colombia
These destinations with cheap flights mean you can focus more of your budget on accommodation, activities, or just keep some money in the bank. With a great mix of international and domestic destinations, there are plenty of options no matter what type of trip you're looking for.
