The term “destination dupe” — referring to places that look and feel similar to a more expensive location — was everywhere this year. And you have Expedia’s annual travel trends report to thank. The phrase was coined in 2023 by the online booking behemoth.

For 2025, Expedia is back with its travel predictions, combining a vast trove of first-party booking data across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo with consumer responses from 25,000 consumers. Think of it as a peek into what will define the travel landscape in the year ahead.

“I’ve been tracking travel trends for eight years and this year, more than ever before, is about experiences as much as places," Melanie Fish, chief trend tracker for Expedia Brands, told Travel + Leisure.

Dull story: These Are the Biggest Travel Trends of 2025, According to Expedia (travelandleisure.com)