2025 has arrived: another year to plan new journeys, fill your free time with small and big adventures, dream about your next destination, and much more. We believe that every journey is the right one to travel and that any occasion is a good one to do so. But we also love to talk about the new trends in the travel world as each new year begins.
These trends can serve as the perfect inspiration to embark on that long-desired trip, stimulate new perspectives, help you choose potential destinations, and much more.
Here are our favorite trends for 2025: from lesser-known destinations to microadventures, the Jubilee, and the ever-growing importance of sustainability in travel.
What does Winter Sun mean? More and more people are choosing to organize their vacations not during the summer months, but to escape the winter cold by retreating to warm and sunny destinations. This is a great choice that reduces the problem of overtourism, allows for better prices when planning your trip (for accommodation and transport), and provides the chance to discover locations without tourist crowds.
In hiking, this trend is an excellent opportunity to explore alternative destinations, often popular in summer, which transform into perfect trekking spots during winter, such as Tenerife, the Azores, Malta, and many more.
2025 is the perfect year to explore lesser-known destinations. Overtourism is pushing travelers to discover small towns, lesser-visited areas of Italy (and beyond), and untouched landscapes. Walking tours are ideal for this trend, as many trails pass through regions still excluded from major tourist flows, often revitalizing and breathing new life into these areas.
For instance, the Magna Via Francigena has helped repopulate and rejuvenate Sicily’s inland regions. If you come across a trail that passes through areas you’ve never heard of, approach it with curiosity and enthusiasm: it could hold some wonderful surprises!
2025 is a Jubilee Year, meaning Rome will be one of the most sought-after destinations, attracting many pilgrims from around the world. The city will be filled with a special energy, which you can fully experience by walking along the Via Francigena to Rome, reaching St. Peter’s Basilica on foot. But don’t wait too long—accommodation in the city will be in high demand!
Beyond Rome, it’s also a great year to explore other spiritual paths, such as the Way of St. Francis, which traverses iconic places associated with the patron saint of Italy across Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
Sustainability is a trend that has fortunately been growing steadily for years. Travelers are increasingly demanding concrete commitments from tour operators, hotels, and travel providers. It’s essential to adopt strategies with clear objectives and well-thought-out methods to achieve them.
At SloWays, we are transparent about our efforts: we share our choices and motivations with you, backed by documentation and certifications to demonstrate our commitment to a sustainable future.
Who says a big trip has to be long or far away? Microadventures are a trend for 2025: short trips close to home or brief getaways, such as a weekend. They are perfect for those who want a quick escape and to explore lesser-known locations.
Among our trips, several last a weekend or just a few days, offering intense and beautiful experiences, perfect for testing your abilities before embarking on longer journeys.
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