Etymology

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Today it means: A trend where travellers visit smaller, quieter towns and villages rather than the better-known big tourist cities. Full definition →

First used 2025
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The story

Coined by the travel booking company Priceline in its "Where To Next?" 2025 Travel Trends Report.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2025 A trend where travellers visit smaller, quieter towns and villages rather than the better-known big tourist cities.

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