TRAVEL SPECIAL YOUR 2025 HIT LIST Get inspired for your next getaway with this year's top travel trends and must-visit destinations

The big trend of 2024 was “destination dupes”, which saw holidaymakers looking for cheaper, less crowded alternatives to the most popular hotspots.

DETOUR DESTINATIONS Remember the pretty village of Ksamil in Albania going viral for being touted as “the Maldives of Europe”?

This year Expedia’s Unpack ‘25 travel trends guide thinks we should be looking at “detour destinations” instead – lesser-known places close to the big names that offer just as much charm and are well worth making time for in your itinerary. Think Cozumel in Mexico while staying in Cancun, a trip to Abu Dhabi alongside Dubai, or visiting Canmore in Canada’s Alberta on the way to Calgary.

WHERE TO STAY Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, with its chic Jazz & Fizz Bar on the 36th and 37th floor, costs from £163 per night.

ALL-INCLUSIVE ERA All-inclusive resorts are often overlooked by adventurous travel lovers, but they’re not all huge, soulless hotels with endless queues for beige buffets and cheesy evening entertainment. The best all-ins nowadays offer a more elevated experience – think adults-only retreats with state-of- the-art wellness packages and fine dining.

All-inclusives are proving especially popular with Gen Z, with Hotels.​com finding that 42% cite this as their favourite hotel type for the easy, stress-free and luxurious type of holiday it provides.

WHERE TO STAY Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, has 105 rooms, two pools, a spa and a beach club, from £644 per room per night.

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