Skyscanner has released its 2026 Travel Trends report, based on its survey of more than 20,000 travellers.

With that in mind, here are some of the more interesting travel trends …

• Glowmads: Rising interest in beauty and skincare is influencing real-world travel behaviours. Gen Z is pioneering this trend, with 36% planning to seek out beauty treatments and skincare stores while travelling in 2026.
• Altitude Shift: 74% of Canadian travellers considering or planning a mountain escape for summer or autumn 2026.
• Bookbound: 48% per cent of Canadians say that they have booked or would consider booking a trip inspired by literature.
• Family Miles: 34% of Gen Z adults cited saving money as a core incentive for multi-gen family travel.
• Catching Flights & Feelings: 50% of Canadian travellers have gone or have considered going overseas specifically to meet new people.
• Destination Check-In: 44% of travellers say they have picked a destination solely because of the accommodations, and 27% are planning to book a stay that is part of the experience.
• Shelf Discovery: 58% of travellers say they always or often visit supermarkets abroad to stock up on local flavours.

According to the report, these are the top 10 destinations with the biggest year-on-year increase in Skyscanner searches …

• Terceira Lajes, Portugal: +209%
• Basseterre, Saint Kitts: +170%
• Castries, Saint Lucia: +160%
• Guadalajara, Mexico: +146%
• Comox, B.C.: +145%
• Kaohsiung, Taiwan: +122%
• Victoria, B.C.: +115%
• Gander, NL: +105%
• Lyon, France: +99%
• Ponta Delgada, Portugal: +98%

The report also notes these top 10 best value destinations (based on % price drop for economy class return flights booked between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025 for travel throughout 2025, compared to the same period in 2024)

• Lyon, France: 35% price drop
• Dublin: 29% price drop
• Seoul: 22% price drop
• Bucharest: 21% price drop
• Zurich: 21% price drop
• Venice: 20% price drop
• Ponta Delgada, Portugal: 20% price drop
• Mexico City: 16% price drop
• Dubai: 16% price drop
• Marrakech: 16% price drop

Source: Travelweek