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The Six Hottest Travel Trends For 2025

Looking for the ultimate new adventure in 2025? With a global team of travel specialists offering guests bespoke vacations and milestone experiences of a lifetime, Scott Dunn is one of the world’s most experienced luxury tour operators with offices in the UK, the US and Asia. The renowned travel company relishes the planning and revels in the detail – knowing it’s the smallest curated touches that elevate travel out of the ordinary to extraordinary. Recently relaunched as SDP, Scott Dunn Private caters to an invitation-only community of globally minded people with highly personalized travel requirements. The exclusive membership offers unrivaled insider access, no matter how closed the door seems. HRES tapped the Scott Dunn team to share the SIX COOLEST TRAVEL TRENDS to add to the top of your bucket list for 2025 below. 

IN TO AFRICA:
Following the 2023 earthquake in Morocco’s Atlas mountains, there is an emphasis on the importance of supporting the country’s resilient communities: “With tourism so integral to Morocco’s economy, conveying the message ‘it’s safe to travel here’ is imperative”. Scott Dunn itineraries go beyond just Marrakech, showcasing the renaissance of the country’s Imperial cities with a host of hotel openings including Royal Mansour Casablanca, La Fiermontina Ocean, Four Seasons Rabat, and desert adventures in the recovering Atlas mountains. 

GIG-TRIPPING:
Scott Dunn reports a surge in “Gig-Tripping” — a rising trend seeing passionate fans traveling the Americas and beyond to catch their favorite artists, athletes, and performers live. Stay in the heart of Monaco at the exclusive Hermitage Hotel to experience VIP thrills of the Monaco Grand Prix races, with sea-view rooms, Michelin-starred dining, and exclusive access to Europe’s top spa and casino. After a 15-year hiatus, Oasis is reuniting for the “Live ’25 Tour,” celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Definitely Maybe. The tour will commence with dates across the UK and Ireland, including multiple shows at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium and Heaton Park. 

SUPER SPORT: 
Broadening the United Kingdom horizons beyond England, travelers are exploring Scotland and Ireland around its exciting world events taking place in 2025. In July, the Scottish Open and The Tall Ships Race will bring in nautical and golf enthusiasts alike. The Scottish Open in Inverness is set to be unforgettable and a celebration of golf’s rich history where it all began. With the iconic Highlands as a stunning backdrop, top golfers from around the globe will battle it out on one of Scotland’s most challenging courses. Plus, Aberdeen welcomes The Tall Ships Race back in July where hundreds of thousands of people and Tall Ships from across the globe descend on the city for four days of celebrations, sharing culture, and international friendships. 

ECLIPSE CHASING: 
”Eclipse chasing” has grown in popularity, with travelers venturing across the globe to experience these rare celestial events. Looking ahead, Scott Dunn predicts Greenland’s High Arctic will be the new cool-cation hotspot, with the Total Solar Eclipse visible from the region’s remote, light-pollution-free shores. A new United Airlines direct route from Newark to Nuuk starting in June 2025 will allow American travelers the rare opportunity to chase an eclipse after just a four-hour journey! 

LAND & SEA: 
It’s Cool to Cruise! Travelers will indulge in the sun-drenched shores of Barbados, staying at the stunning Fairmont Royal Pavilion before embarking on a luxury Explora cruise to Miami, a 7-night journey that promises an unparalleled experience of relaxation, adventure, and indulgence. This itinerary offers the ultimate island-hopping experience, visiting some of the region’s most coveted destinations. After the pristine beaches of Bequia, Saint Lucia’s vibrant culture and St. Kitts’ natural beauty, guests will disembark in Miami to continue the adventure on land. 

LODGE LIFE: 
Who’s ready to live their Dutton dreams? Yellowstone fever has sparked a lodge-style vacation craze! Rustic vibes, roaring fires, and a touch of wild west adventure at luxury lodges and ranches are all the rage. Travelers are seeking out authentic wildlife experiences and an escape that introduces them to new natural marvels in Jackson Hole Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and Vancouver Island.