Booking a holiday can be a tricky task, with so many factors to consider before finding the perfect getaway destination.
To add a bit of variety to a holiday, many may organise a day trip to somewhere close by, which in some cases may even outshine the main port of call itself.
In this spirit, the travel site Expedia has pulled together a top 10 list of 'Detour Destinations' for 2025, which offers a stunning spot to visit away from your main holiday location.
This is part of their Unpack ’25 data outlook which reveals the most noteworthy travel trends for next year.
In a statement, Expedia said: "Next year, travellers are not only visiting the tried-and-true tourist destinations – they are adding detours.
"Expedia’s destinations of the year are near popular hotspots, making them ideal day trips while also being attractive as main attractions."
For example, if you're heading to Tokyo you can explore another Japanese city close by which has features including a tunnel of wisterias.
Meanwhile, if Auckland is your destination then you can head to the rolling green hills of a nearby region famous for being used as a filming spot for The Lord of the Rings.
Top 10 trending detour destinations for 2025
The top 10 trending detour destinations for 2025 as collated by Expedia include:
- Reims, France (detour from Paris)
- Brescia, Italy (detour from Milan)
- Cozumel, Mexico (detour from Cancun)
- Santa Barbara, California, USA (detour from Los Angeles)
- Waikato, New Zealand (detour from Auckland)
- Girona, Spain (detour from Barcelona)
- Fukuoka, Japan (detour from Tokyo)
- Abu Dhabi, UAE (detour from Dubai)
- Krabi, Thailand (detour from Phuket)
- Canmore, Alberta, Canada (detour from Calgary)
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Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, said: "Expedia Group continuously works to blend technology with travel, making journeys simpler and more enjoyable.
"The Unpack report is our opportunity to reflect on what travellers are seeking and how our partners are innovating.
“From this year’s trends, I’m eager to book a One-Click Trip and visit some Detour Destinations for my next holiday.”
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