"You're happy to be included and invited to all these things, but it is a lot of money, a lot of travel, a lot of PTO that you're using, not necessarily for a restorative vacation but for travel days and things." Instead, she invited about a dozen friends to an Airbnb in nearby Laguna Beach for a low-key overnight hang a couple of days before her wedding this past June."
"Instead of bar crawls and packed itineraries, travelers are crafting, hiking, and bonding by campfires. AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty Images According to Vrbo travel expert Melanie Fish, the vacation rental site is seeing more demand for cabins in the woods, beach cottages, and lake houses. Its Unpack '25 report found that 54% of travelers are opting for more secluded and serene spots, with 75% reporting that these types of trips help reduce anxiety."
Micah Harris chose a low-key overnight Airbnb bachelorette in Laguna Beach with brunch, manicures, yoga, and quiet time, prioritizing restoration over travel and expense. Many travelers are shifting away from booze-heavy destination parties toward "soft reset" trips centered on unwinding, crafting, hiking, and campfire bonding. Vacation rental demand is increasing for secluded cabins, beach cottages, and lake houses; Vrbo's Unpack '25 report found 54% of travelers choose more secluded spots and 75% say such trips reduce anxiety. Hilton's 2025 Trends Report finds over one in five travelers favor simpler, spontaneous getaways.
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