These Are the Hottest Travel Trends of 2024

Our in-house experts and 4,000 Luxury Escapes members have spoken: these are the top destinations and trends emerging for the year ahead.

Want to know where travel insiders are jetting off to in 2024? Luxury Escapes’ annual Travel Trends report has landed.

We asked 4,000 Luxury Escapes members, and our in-house experts, what 2024 holds in store for their travel plans, from perennial favourites to rising travel stars (Japan or foodie tour, anyone?)

Top destinations

Australia

The Whitsundays
Gold Coast
Broome
Sydney
Melbourne

Discover Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Queensland

The Langham Gold Coast

Five-Star Gold Coast Langham Luxury near Surfers Paradise with Six Restaurants & Bars & Signature Spa

1 night from

US$242 /room

Gold Coast, Queensland

The Star Grand Gold Coast

Iconic Five-Star Luxury at The Star Grand Gold Coast with World-Class Dining & Onsite Spa

1 night from

US$161 /room

Main Beach, Australia

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Total of 2 nights, 2 adults from

US$542

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Mantra Circle on Cavill Surfers Paradise

Stylish Surfers Paradise Apartment Stay with Private Cinema, Three Pools & Shopping Centre Access

1 night from

US$114 /apt.

Surfers Paradise, Australia

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You’re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 spa tubs, and a lazy river. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and supervised childcare.

Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from

US$1,423

Gold Coast, Queensland

Wyndham Surfers Paradise

Central Gold Coast Apartments Minutes from Beach with Restaurant, BBQ Facilities & Pool

3 nights from

US$351 /room

Valued up to US$386-9%

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Self-Contained Luxury Apartments on The Esplanade with Beach Club Restaurant, Two Heated Pools & Spa

1 night from

US$254 /room

Broadbeach, Queensland

The Star Residences Gold Coast

Gold Coast: Broadbeach Resort-Style Apartment Luxury

1 night from

US$160 /apt.

Broadbeach, Australia

Dorsett Gold Coast

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from

US$606

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International

Bali
Japan
Thailand
Vietnam
Italy

Discover Bali

New

Nusa Dua, Bali

Mulia Resort

Nusa Dua All-Time Bestseller: Oceanfront Paradise with Daily Breakfast & Daily Lunch or Dinner

6 nights from

US$1,396 /room

Valued up to US$3,396-50%

Ubud, Bali

Kayumanis Ubud Private Villa & Spa

Ubud Riverfront Private Pool Villa Oasis with Massages, All-Day Breakfast & Nightly Cocktails

3 nights from

US$628 /villa

Valued up to US$2,396-68%

Ubud, Bali

Puri Wulandari A Boutique Resort & Spa

Ubud Boutique Hillside Private Pool Villa Retreat with Daily Breakfast, Daily Choice of Lunch or Dinner & Nightly Cocktails

3 nights from

US$793 /villa

Valued up to US$3,238-70%

Ubud, Bali

Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana

Award-Winning Ubud Luxury Suites & Villas with US$300 Spa Credit & Daily Breakfast, Dinner & Free-Flow Cocktail Hour

3 nights from

US$859 /suite

Valued up to US$3,481-70%

Seminyak, Bali

Sini Vie Resort by Ini Vie Hospitality

Grand Re-Opening: Romantic Seminyak Suites & Villas with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner & Free-Flow Cocktail Hour

5 nights from

US$679 /suite

Valued up to US$1,561-57%

Ubud, Bali

Asvara Villa Ubud

Romantic Ubud Private Pool Villas with Daily Breakfast, Choice of Lunch or Dinner & Massages

3 nights from

US$579 /villa

Valued up to US$1,054-45%

Seminyak, Bali

The Trans Resort Bali

Bali Bestseller is Back: Seminyak Five-Star Opulence with Daily Lunch or Dinner, Cocktails & Massages

6 nights from

US$843 /room

Valued up to US$2,593-61%

Jimbaran, Bali

AYANA Segara Bali

Bali Ultimate Cliffside Oasis: Jimbaran Bay Luxury with Daily Breakfast, Daily Lunch & Dinner across 11 Restaurants & Massages

5 nights from

US$1,677 /room

Valued up to US$5,674-64%

Seminyak, Bali

Cyrus Villa Seminyak by iNi Vie Hospitality

Seminyak Moroccan-Inspired Private Pool Villas with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Cocktails & Massages

5 nights from

US$999 /villa

Valued up to US$1,879-47%

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Off-the-beaten-track

South Africa
Vietnam
Iceland
Cambodia
Borneo

Discover Vietnam

Da Nang, Vietnam

Naman Retreat

Vietnam Award-Winning Da Nang Beachfront Pool Villas with Daily Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks & Massages

5 nights from

US$1,130 /villa

Valued up to US$2,895-55%

Nha Trang, Vietnam

Boma Resort Nha Trang

Nha Trang Seaside Indulgence with Daily Breakfast, Dinner & Cocktails

3 nights from

US$349 /room

Valued up to US$1,026-66%

Hội An, Vietnam

Waifaifo Resort Hoi An

Grand Opening: Hoi An Ancient Town Retreat with Daily Breakfast, Daily Lunch or Dinner & Nightly Free-Flow Drinks Hour

5 nights from

US$679 /room

Valued up to US$1,392-51%

Hoi An, Vietnam

Bay Resort Hoi An

Five-Star Hoi An Opulence on Hoai River with Restaurant, Bar & Pool with Ancient Town Views

1 night from

US$142 /room

Phu Quoc, Vietnam

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel

Stylish Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort with Island’s Highest Rooftop Bar

1 night from

US$128 /room

Lăng Cô, Vietnam

Angsana Lăng Cô

Five-Star Oceanfront Vietnam Retreat with Rooftop Bar & Private Beach

3 nights from

US$341 /room

Valued up to US$444-11%

Da Nang, Vietnam

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. After dipping into one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from

US$724

Nha Trang, Vietnam

Melia Vinpearl Nha Trang Empire

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from

US$242

Hoi An, Vietnam

Bliss Hoi An Beach Resort & Wellness

Hoi An Beachfront Retreat with Lush Wellness Spa

3 nights from

US$300 /room

Valued up to US$437-21%

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Top trends

Experiential travel – 58%

Food tourism – 58%

Wellness escapes – 36%

Multi-generational travel – 34%

Sustainable tourism – 23%

Fun facts

73% of travellers are open to cruising in 2024

The average age of cruisers has dropped from 49 in 2017, to 47 in 2024

A room upgrade is top priority when booking, with 65% ready to splash out

Read the full report here.