Why 2025 is the Year for Changing Up the Way You Travel the World

It’s no secret that people’s attitudes to travel are changing dramatically. Flying isn’t necessarily the first choice anymore, with travellers now wanting experiences that mean more, do less environmental damage, and offer deeper connections to the places they visit. Luckily, the options available are more expansive than ever, so check out what’s on offer for 2025.

Rethinking travel: The rise of slow travel

Holidays are typically a change of pace for people. Slow travel offers a welcome break from the everyday, taking trains or boats over planes to minimise the travel hassle and tight schedules. Travelling slower lets us build stronger connections with the people and places around us, taking in the scenery at your own pace.

Cruises with a difference: Discovering Europe by river

With plenty of package holidays on the market, from all-inclusive resorts to country-hopping expeditions, river cruises are changing the game. For example, a cruise down the Rhone River can provide exploration and relaxation, exploring exciting destinations by day and travelling onwards at night without having to lift a finger. You only need to unpack once and then enjoy the ride, bringing you close to different cultures in superior comfort.

Scenic journeys: Exploring Europe by train

Train travel can offer a more sustainable way to travel while unbeatable views glide past your window – and Europe has some of the best. Famous routes crisscross around mountains and rolling hills, that bring otherworldly vistas into view. With more legroom than aeroplanes and fewer emissions, it’s well worth exploring as an option.

Exploring off the beaten path: Road trips across the globe

If you want a more hands-on travel option, you can’t beat an old-fashioned road trip. Whether you stay closer to home in the misty Scottish Highlands or travel abroad and rent a car to get off the beaten path, being behind the wheel lets you plan your perfect path. It’s a more personal way to travel, keeping your nearest and dearest close while letting you discover something a little different.

Sustainable travel: Reducing your carbon footprint

People are more climate conscious than ever, changing the way they live – which extends to travel plans too. Travelling by public transport can help lower emissions or even consider a cycling holiday as a more active adventure. You can find companies who will courier your luggage between accommodations so you can travel light or load up your panniers.

Connecting with nature: Eco-friendly escapes

Taking things a step further, eco-tourism and wellness travel are growing as a way to look after the planet and personal wellbeing. From conservation-supporting safaris to yoga retreats, 2025 is seeing both trending upwards as people put purpose-first travelling higher on their list.

Digital detox: Unplugging while travelling

While a digital detox is nothing new, people are looking for more ways to enable this. From stays with limited internet access to holidays without any devices, it’s all about intent. More focus is being put on connecting with the surroundings, whether that’s hiking hills, exploring islands, or just getting lost in the wilderness. 

2025 is the year of connecting with the world, whether that’s travelling in ways that let us see more, impact the environment less, or let us focus on the things that matter to us. So, why not use this year as a chance to explore what matters most to you.

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