The allure of the unknown. The richness of cultural exchange. The depth of personal connections. As we step into 2025, a new wave of travel trends are emerging, highlighting a growing desire for authentic and impactful travel experiences.
No longer content with the tried and tested vacation spots, travellers are trading in the familiar for the unfamiliar, the ordinary for the extraordinary. The travel trends set to define 2025 are about maximising every single moment spent travelling to truly experience everything the world has to offer.
Set-Jetting: From Reel to Real
From binge-worthy TV shows to captivating films, viewers are now finding more than just entertainment on the screen. As the stories play out, dreams of travel and inspiration for new adventures begin to take hold.
The influence of films and TV shows on travel decisions is expected to gain significant momentum in 2025. Offering a unique way to connect with the stories and characters we love, set-jetting transforms traditional sightseeing into an immersive experience. By visiting key filming locations, travellers can step into the scenes they’ve admired on screen and create a deeper connection with the world they have spent hours, or days, immersed in.
From visiting Emily in Paris’ apartment at Place de l’Estrapade, to Scotland’s rugged landscape featured in Outlander, and the shining star of The White Lotus season 3, Koh Samui, 2025 will undoubtedly be full of set-jetting thrills.
Noctourism: After-Dark Exploration
Exchanging the daylight crowds for midnight magic, celestial sights are set to skyrocket with travellers looking to the skies for their next getaway. Noctourism will see people seeking dark sky destinations to experience the night sky in all its glory.
2024 was an exceptional year catching the Northern Lights in all their glory, and 2025 will be no different. The best years in over a decade to experience the captivating auroras at their brightest and most active, the night sky will come alive for those indulging in noctourism. With a growing interest in locations like Tromsø in Norway, 2025 will be the year of star bathing experiences, once in a lifetime cosmic events and constellation tracking.
JOMO: Joy of Missing Out
Forget FOMO (fear of missing out), 2025 is the year of embracing JOMO travel, celebrating the joy of missing out. The concept encourages people to step away from the hustle and bustle and constant connectivity to prioritise tranquility and self-care. High net worth individuals live fast paced lives, and JOMO means doing less while on holiday, completely switching off, and simply slowing down.
Seeking serene destinations to disconnect and recharge, JOMO will place emphasis on spacious outdoor living areas, tranquil yoga retreats, idyllic countryside escapes, and peaceful beachfront houses. This trend shift will allow travellers to soothe their nervous system and take life at their own pace next year.
Detour Destinations: A Road Less Travelled
Overtourism is undoubtedly overwhelming iconic, world-famous destinations, leading many to seek alternatives known as ‘detour destinations’. A detour destination is one that is not completely off the beaten path, just slightly to the side of the beaten path. These locations offer tranquility and a more intimate connection with destinations that have retained their authenticity, traditions, and local charm, but are still close to the action.
A detour destination doesn’t mean people have to skip out on the main destination altogether, but it can provide the opportunity to visit new places and discover enriching travel experiences away from tourist hotspots. Some key detour destinations to travel to in 2025, either as an add-on or the new final destination are:
- Reims, France (detour from Paris)
- Brescia, Italy (detour from Milan)
- Cozumel, Mexico (detour from Cancún)
- Canmore, Alberta, Canada (detour from Calgary)
- Santa Barbara, California (detour from Los Angeles)
- Waikato, New Zealand (detour from Auckland)
From Travel Trends to Luxury Travel
Whether you’re drawn to the celestial wonders of the night sky or the serene beauty of a secluded retreat, 2025 offers a world of possibilities. Embrace the trends, explore the unknown, and create unforgettable memories with the help of jetlogic.
Our charter team is on hand to craft exceptional travel experiences in 2025. From helicopters and turboprops to global jets and VIP airliners, wherever the new year takes you, jetlogic will ensure you arrive there in absolute luxury. Contact jetlogic for all your 2025 charter needs.
