Top Travel Trends for 2025: Part Two
Welcome to part two of Amevida’s travel trends for 2025, and if you’ve read part one you’ll already know that this year is all about meaningful and personalized journeys. From food to family to famous festivals, these trends reflect a desire for connection, authenticity, and enrichment. Whether it’s the vibrant sounds and colors of Diwali or sipping champagne in Champagne, the possibilities are endless.
Gastronomic Adventures
Culinary tourism is so much more than just fine dining. It connects travelers to the heart of a region’s culture and history. Adventurous travelers are engaging with the origins of their food, discovering age-old traditions, and learning the cultural significance of their favorite dishes.
Suggested Destinations:
“Counter Culture” in the Basque Country: Pack your bags for Spain and discover the vibrant world of pintxos at the bustling bars of San Sebastian and Bilbao. Sample the region’s seafood, meats, and rich, flavorful stews while learning the art of ordering (and eating) at the counter.
Peru’s Culinary Evolution: Explore Lima’s world-renowned fusion cuisine and venture to the Andes to learn about traditional dishes like pachamanca, cooked in underground ovens.
France’s Champagne Harvest: Participate in the grape harvest at a historic champagne house, followed by a private tasting of rare vintages with a local sommelier.
Multi-Generational Travel
Family trips are surging in popularity as there are few better ways to create lasting memories and uncover shared histories. These trips help families bond across generations while exploring ancestral roots, cultural heritage, and visiting bucket-list destinations.
Suggested Destinations:
Tracing Family Roots in Ireland: Work with genealogists to uncover your family’s history and visit ancestral towns, castles, and historic landmarks in the Emerald Isle.
River Cruises in Europe: Take a private cabin on a Danube or Rhine river cruise, stopping at historic cities and castles while enjoying multi-generational activities onboard and on land.
Cultural Immersion in Vietnam: Take a family cooking class, explore ancient temples, and learn about local crafts. Charming towns like Hoi An offer lively night markets, beautiful beaches, and fascinating architectural tours.
Wellness Travel: Rejuvenating Mind and Body
Today’s travelers are prioritizing well-being, seeking luxurious escapes that provide physical, mental, and spiritual nurturing. Wellness travel in 2025 blends serene environments with all kinds of rejuvenating therapies, providing a holistic approach to relaxation and healing.
Suggested Destinations:
Swiss Alpine Wellness Retreats: Stay at a luxury spa resort in the Swiss Alps and enjoy oxygen therapy, thermal baths, and panoramic yoga sessions.
Ayurvedic Healing in Kerala, India: Enjoy customized wellness programs that include traditional Ayurvedic treatments, meditation, and organic cuisine in thoughtful, purposefully-designed, and tranquil settings.
Desert Detox in Arizona: Visit a luxury wellness resort like Miraval in Tucson or Enchantment in Sedona. Indulge your soul in spa treatments, still your mind with guided meditation, and fill your heart with outdoor adventures in stunning desert landscapes.
Cultural Festivals & Events
Visiting a destination during its most vibrant season turns an otherwise normal vacation into an unforgettable experience of local traditions and history. Travelers are planning trips around these events to witness (and sometimes participate in) unique cultural festivities.
Suggested Destinations:
Diwali in India: Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Jaipur or Varanasi and see the how cities come to life with food, fireworks, and creative house decorations.
The Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC: Running for almost 50 years, this renowned performing arts festival showcases a diverse range of world-class talent. Co-founded by composer Gian Carlo Menotti, it offers an eclectic program of opera, theater, dance, music, and more.
Hanami in Japan: Time your trip for cherry blossom season, participating in traditional tea ceremonies under blooming sakura trees in Kyoto or Tokyo.
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If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part one of Amevida’s travel trends for 2025 for more ideas.
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