Each fall, Airbnb notes seasonal trends gathering on its platform as travelers book their vacation spaces. And as has become annual tradition, they compile that data into an official Fall Travel Trends report, with this year's data revealing that Gen Z is traveling farther, for longer, and that this one New England state is No. 1 for fall foliage.
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First, let’s look at Gen Z, folks that are currently ranging in age from 13 to 28. They are looking to travel hard: their travel searches are up 26-percent, and they’re seeking passport-driven destinations across the world, whereas millennials are electing to stay stateside. The Airbnb report found that 80-percent of Gen Z responders figure in costs when selecting their destinations, and 42-percent think autumn is an ideal time to travel.
Their top international destination? It’s Paris, currently more affordable in the shoulder season. (Airbnb is doubling down on their branded experiences in the French city, like exploring Paris’s flea market culture with an expert or touring a secret chocolate factory with a local foodie.
Shifting our attention to leaves and the crisp smell of foliage, we have to look at the spot that gives us those pumpkin-and-apple vibes. The beloved New England state that is the absolute best place to luxuriate in rich autumnal colors? It’s Vermont, of course, where foliage surrounds quaint villages with white church steeples and crimson barns on significant acreage. Aim your car down any winding road and you’ll be rewarded with the kind of views Hallmark movies build their fortunes on.
Guest reviewers rave about this state’s nature-filled small towns, where you can rent an Airbnb like this one in Warren. Here, a tiny glass luxury house overlooks Blueberry Lake, Sugarbush Mountain and miles of turning trees. The bedroom sits in a glassed-in corner with floor to ceiling windows: be careful, you might perish from happiness. A fire pit and in-deck hot tub make lingering outdoors in the evening a must.
Finally, the travel trends report also found that travelers are choosing beach destination dupes to extending summer into the fall. These includes Ipojuca, Brazil in place of Rio de Janeiro, and Ericeira, Portugal (check out this windmill stay!) in place of Biarritz, France.
Here’s the full list of top trending fall destinations for 2025, according to Airbnb:
- Paris, France
- Osaka, Japan
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Porto, Portugal
- Cartagena, Colombia
- London, United Kingdom
- Munich, Germany
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Santiago, Chile