Quiet peaceful holidays popular in 2025
The data compiled by Airbnb and Booking.com found that holiday makers are looking ahead with an eco friendly eye on their annual summer getaway.
While the travel industry has more or less returned to pre-covid levels, the growing level of economic uncertainty, alongside the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and Donald Trumps presidency in the USA is apparantly making 2025 feel quite unpredictable in the world of travel. Pic:Visitor numbers to the USA have already seen a drop this year while more and more people are looking to 'step out of reality' and embrace an almost 'ethereal experience' on their annual sojourn for rest and relaxation.
This is shown in a new trend towards taking 'Calmcations' holidays where your every move is geared towards total relaxation and zero stress, with absolute peace and tranquility. Pic: Shutterstock
In fact, a recent survey from the World Health Organisation rated noise pollution, particularly from traffic, as the second most important cause of sickness in Western Europe.
Travel agencies are also reporting a rise in bookings to the Scandinavian countries with increasing interest in Norway and Sweden as Summer destinations, instead of the popular perennials like Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece which have seen protests over the past couple of years from locals there complaining about over-tourism in their areas. TENERIFE, SPAIN – MAY 18: Thousands of people protesting against the tourism model and mass tourism in the Canary Islands in Tenefire, Spain on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu via Getty Images)
But while the usual holiday hotspots are seeing a decrease in popularity among some sun-seekers, it seems people are not really looking at travelling further afield, as more than likely swapping one holiday hotspot for a similar neighbouring country that may be cheaper and less crowded, like moving from Italy to Bulgaria or Croatia to Albania instead.
And have you ever considered Noctourism?
Combining the night time with tourist experiences from glowing bioluminescent beaches to the Northern Lights. Pic: Getty Images
Stargazing holidays are expected to be popular this year as, according to leading astronomers, solar activity is going to reach new heights in 2025, sending higher than average numbers of charged particles to interact with the Earth's atmosphere, creating dramatic aurora viewing opportunities.
So if you're still undecided about where to go this summer, maybe a peaceful, star gazing type of break is just what the doctor ordered.
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