'Detour Destinations' Are Going To Be Wildly Popular In 2025
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Booking a vacation for next year? Here's why you might want to consider this type of trip.
In the wake of many people crowding the world’s most popular destinations, overtourism has progressed from a buzzword to a rallying cry for change in how and where we choose to explore.
This shift gave rise to 2024’s “destination dupe” trend — where people traveled to different, less-crowded cities with the same appeal and attractions as busy tourist destinations. That concept is now evolving into 2025’s emerging travel movement: detour destinations. The term was coined in a recent travel trends report from Expedia, where data suggests that 63% of travelers plan to include these lesser-known locales in their itineraries next year.
But what exactly are detour destinations, and how can you incorporate them into your next itinerary? Below, travel experts break it down.
What is a ‘detour destination’?
“Detour destinations are destinations within reach of more expected or traditional locales but off the beaten path enough to provide a completely different experience than their more in-demand neighbors,” explained Kimberly Denison, founder of Denison Travel.
