Exploring 2025 travel
Seamless stays, homelike comfort and the joy of doing (almost) nothing
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Let’s talk travel in 2025! As we more and more leave the era of cookie-cutter hotels behind, the travel scene is evolving with trends that focus on sustainability, digital convenience and the comforts of home – perfectly aligning with limehome’s vision.
Guests want a home away from home vibe, with unique, personalised spaces and self-check-ins that skip the fuss.
This year’s travel trends are about more than ticking off destinations; they’re about meaningful, memorable stays.
Travel trends for 2025
Buzzwords like bleisure (a blend of business and leisure travel) and destination dupes (mimicking popular destinations) are cropping up more often, making lists of travel trends for 2025 feel like a jumble of marketing lingo. But what truly defines a travel trend? For us, it’s about a fresh perspective on how travellers approach trip planning from the very beginning and the intentions behind their choices. So, let’s gaze into the crystal ball and see what awaits us!
Let’s get one thing out of the way first, because there is a fact, all the travel trends of 2025 have in common: they are ways to use your time on holiday more consciously.
Trend 1: the 'missing out' mindset
Forget FOMO — that incessant Fear of Missing Out that drives you to dash to every trendy spot just to keep up. Instead, enter JOMO, or the Joy of Missing Out, where your only agenda is pure relaxation.
Imagine this: a leisurely morning, the scent of freshly brewed coffee in the air while you lounge in your pyjamas. No plans, no deadlines, just the delightful freedom to explore wherever your whims take you. Almost 62% of travellers say that embracing JOMO not only reduces stress but also strengthens connections with loved ones.
With 90% of younger travellers preferring tranquillity to chaos, it’s high time to perfect the art of doing nothing (and enjoying every second of it). After all, who says laziness can’t be an adventure?
Trend 2: homey comforts
With the second travel trend, it’s time to bid farewell to those soulless hotel rooms that feel more like hospital wards than homes. Today’s travellers crave a homely ambience – a warm, inviting space that brings a sense of security akin to their own living room.
Let’s be honest: whether you’re in your hometown or jetting off to far-flung destinations, you’re not trying to escape life. Instead, what people are after is an experience that seamlessly enhances their everyday routine.
Soooo, enter the hero of modern travel: serviced apartments. These gems not only provide more space than your average hotel room but also come packed with comforts that make life on the road infinitely easier. Imagine having a fully equipped kitchen where you can whip up a late-night snack or a living area with a comfy sofa, perfect for lounging after a long day of sightseeing. It’s the kind of cosy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home – only without the chores!
In this new era of travel, it’s all about finding that balance between adventure and comfort. And serviced apartments are leading the charge, making every trip a little bit more like coming home.
Trend 3: smart & seamless travel
Who needs a front desk when you’ve got limehome’s digital check-in? The 2025 traveller prefers a seamless, tech-driven experience – a quick swipe, a code and voilà, your modern & stylish apartment is ready! No more waiting in line or fiddling with keycards (that only work half the time). limehome’s system is built for the traveller who likes control and flexibility, with everything from your booking to extra amenities just a tap away. And this is what the numbers tell:
In 2025, high-tech travel meets digital detox
- High-tech travel: 63% of travellers place importance on having the option of a digital room key, allowing them to go straight to their room without stopping at the front desk.
- Digital detox: 24% of global travellers admit to disconnecting from social media more than they used to during vacations.
Trend 4: workation & extended stays
With remote work on the rise, more travellers are looking for ways to balance work and leisure. Imagine starting your day with a morning of productive work, followed by a break in a cosy café just around the corner. After lunch, you wrap up your tasks and head out to explore the neighbourhood, discovering new spots, or taking a relaxing stroll through the city. All from the comfort of an apartment that has everything you need – from a dedicated workspace to a fully equipped kitchen and space to unwind at the end of the day.
Whether you’re staying for a week or settling in for a month, limehome’s serviced apartments offer the ideal base for professionals who work hard and want to enjoy every moment of their free time.
Thinking about how to make a workation happen? Our guide has you covered.
Let's sum it up
Say goodbye to bland hotel rooms and rushed itineraries – 2025 is here to make travel feel like home (but better). With trends like JOMO on the rise, this year’s travellers are swapping FOMO-fuelled sightseeing for leisurely mornings and coffee in PJs. High-tech meets high-comfort, with digital check-ins and serviced apartments that blend work and play, perfect for the flexible lifestyle many crave.
No front desk, no stress – just swipe, enter and settle into a space that’s more like your living room than a hotel room. And while many of us now prefer tech-savvy check-ins, some also admit that digital detox is part of the plan as well. It’s about balance, whether that’s exploring a new city or working remotely with the option to unwind.
One thing is for sure: travellers want it all – comfort, convenience and a dash of adventure. But 2025 isn’t just a year of trends; it’s a reset on how we think about travel – relaxing, techy, homey and refreshingly unhurried. So go on, pack that suitcase, plan for (almost) nothing, and let the joy of missing out lead the way.
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