Experts' top travel destinations for 2025 with underrated alternatives to Dubai and Cancun

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Wondering where to go on holiday this year? You're in luck, as our travel editor has rounded up some of the best predicted travel trends for 2025 from the most popular holiday companies, including Expedia, British Airways Holidays, Hotels.com, Vrbo and Hilton, to highlight where we think travellers will be going this year – plus some of our favourite places to stay – and to give you some top inspo for your next trip...

READ MORE: ‘I visited Dubai on a budget this winter and this £10 experience took my breath away’ READ MORE: This UK city is a ‘destination dupe’ for New York – it has all the charm for a fraction of the cost Top travel trends for 2025 Detour destinations The big trend of 2024 was 'destination dupes', which saw holidaymakers looking for cheaper, less crowded alternatives to the most popular hotspots.

Remember the pretty village of Ksamil in Albania going viral for being touted as 'the Maldives of Europe'? This year Expedia’s Unpack ‘25 travel trends guide thinks we should be looking at 'detour destinations' instead – lesser-known places close to the big names that offer just as much charm and are well worth making time for in your itinerary.Think Cozumel in Mexico while staying in Cancun, a trip to Abu Dhabi alongside Dubai, or visiting Canmore in Canada’s Alberta on the way to Calgary.

WHERE TO STAY: Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, with its chic Jazz & Fizz Bar on the 36th and 37th floor, costs from £163 per night.