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[Google](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FGoogle) reports record interest in “slow travel,” with searches like “slow travel [Italy](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FItaly)” doubling in a month.[1] Bookings for trips over eight days are up 19% year over year.[1]\n\n📊 **Data point:** “The era of cramming 10 countries into two weeks is fading” for U.S. travelers.[1]\n\n[Slow travel](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSlow_movement_(culture)) stems from the broader [Slow Movement](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSlow_movement), which began with [Carlo Petrini](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FCarlo_Petrini)’s [International Slow Food movement](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSlow_Food) in 1989 as a pushback against fast food and the loss of local traditions.[2][4] The same values — intentionality, locality, and depth — now shape how many Americans vacation.\n\nKey drivers:\n\n- **Burnout from traditional vacations**  \n  - Rigid, checklist trips leave many exhausted.  \n  - Slow travel emphasizes rest, presence and deeper connection with place.[2][3]  \n  - Creators describe it as “intentionality and connection” through time spent in one area.[3]\n\n- **Money and logistics**  \n  - Higher airfares and crowding push travelers toward fewer flights, off-peak dates and secondary destinations.[3][7]  \n  - Insurers say Americans aren’t canceling trips, but “planning smarter and prioritizing peace of mind.”[2][4]\n\n💡 **Key takeaway:** Slow travel is not about traveling less; it’s about traveling differently — fewer segments, longer stays, more deliberate experiences.\n\n---\n\n## What Slow Travel Actually Looks Like for U.S. Vacationers\n\nSlow travel centers on spending more time in one place, visiting fewer destinations and favoring everyday local life over bucket-list sprints.[2][3]\n\nInstead of:\n\n- 9 days, 5 cities, 3 countries with constant transfers,\n\nslow travelers might:\n\n- Spend all 9 days in one city or region, using local transit and an occasional day trip.[3][4]\n\n📊 **Slow-travel hallmarks:**  \n- Longer stays in a single destination  \n- Walkable or car-light neighborhoods  \n- Small hotels, guesthouses or homestays  \n- Locally owned cafés and restaurants  \n- Nature-based and cultural activities over “must-see” tourist traps[2][4]\n\nIn practice, this can mean:\n\n- A week in a quieter Italian coastal town instead of racing through [Venice](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FVenice), [Amsterdam](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FAmsterdam) and [Paris](\u002Fentities\u002F69ee0106e1ca17caac37c7d5-paris).  \n- Daily routines like:  \n  - Morning stop at a bakery or café  \n  - Shopping at local markets  \n  - Afternoons in parks, beaches or neighborhood bars[2][4]\n\nFlexibility is crucial:\n\n- Build in unscheduled days for:  \n  - Following local tips  \n  - Joining neighborhood events  \n  - Resting without guilt[3][4]  \n- Avoid hour-by-hour itineraries; allow for accidents and serendipity, which many recall as the best memories.[2][3]\n\nBudget benefits:\n\n- Weekly or monthly discounts on rentals and guesthouses.[2][4]  \n- Fewer transfers reduce spending on transport and airport food.  \n- More of the budget shifts to local, family-run businesses instead of tourist strips.[3]\n\n⚡ **Key point:** Slow travel can feel more luxurious while costing the same — or less — than a packed, multi-stop trip.\n\n---\n\n## How Americans Can Plan an Affordable Slow-Travel Trip\n\nPlanning a slow-travel vacation starts with one home base — a single city or region — for at least eight to ten days.[1][3][10] Then layer in low-cost, lingering-friendly activities:\n\n- Markets  \n- Parks and waterfronts  \n- Neighborhood walks  \n- Free or low-cost festivals and events[1][3][10]\n\nTiming:\n\n- Summer data shows early June and late August, especially around August 17, often have cheaper international fares.[7][8]  \n- Flying in these windows — and on Mondays and other cheaper weekdays — can free up hundreds of dollars to extend the stay.[7][8]\n\nDestination “swaps”:\n\n- Choose less famous but similar alternatives to top hotspots.[7][10]  \n  - Smaller European coastal towns instead of the biggest Mediterranean resorts  \n  - Secondary U.K. cities instead of [London](\u002Fentities\u002F69ee0106e1ca17caac37c7d6-london), often with ~30% lower lodging costs[7]\n\nLong-stay tactics:\n\n- Bundle flights and hotels to reduce the cost of the first week and secure a “landing pad.”[6]  \n- Use [rail passes](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FRail_pass), open-return tickets and new 2026 rail deals to keep land transport affordable on slower routes.[6][3]\n\n💡 **Slow-travel checklist:**  \n1. Pick one region or city as your base.  \n2. Block at least 7–10 days.  \n3. Use flexible dates to hit cheaper weeks and weekdays.  \n4. Book a discounted weekly (or longer) rental or a bundled flight + hotel.[6]  \n5. Add 3–5 “anchor” experiences (e.g., one museum, one day trip, one food tour).  \n6. Leave multiple half-days or full days completely open.\n\n---\n\n## Rethinking Your Next Vacation as a Slow-Travel Experiment\n\nAmericans in 2026 are not giving up travel; they’re trading frantic, multi-stop itineraries for longer, calmer stays that emphasize rest, connection and local life.[1][2] Rising prices, data trends and burnout have pushed slow travel from a niche Slow Movement idea into a defining mainstream trend.[2][4]\n\nThis shift doesn’t have to raise costs. Longer stays in one place, off-peak flights and under-the-radar destinations can deliver richer experiences at similar — or even lower — total budgets.[3][7]\n\nFor your next trip, treat slow travel as an experiment: select one destination, add a few extra days, skip at least one internal flight or long transfer and use that reclaimed time to simply live there — walking, eating and exploring at the pace of the locals.","\u003Ch2>Why Americans Are Turning to Slow Travel in 2026\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>In 2026, U.S. travelers are trading whirlwind, multi-country trips for longer stays in fewer places. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FGoogle\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u003C\u002Fa> reports record interest in “slow travel,” with searches like “slow travel \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FItaly\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy\u003C\u002Fa>” doubling in a month.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa> Bookings for trips over eight days are up 19% year over year.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>📊 \u003Cstrong>Data point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> “The era of cramming 10 countries into two weeks is fading” for U.S. travelers.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSlow_movement_(culture)\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow travel\u003C\u002Fa> stems from the broader \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSlow_movement\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Movement\u003C\u002Fa>, which began with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FCarlo_Petrini\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlo Petrini\u003C\u002Fa>’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSlow_Food\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Slow Food movement\u003C\u002Fa> in 1989 as a pushback against fast food and the loss of local traditions.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa> The same values — intentionality, locality, and depth — now shape how many Americans vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Key drivers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Burnout from traditional vacations\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Rigid, checklist trips leave many exhausted.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Slow travel emphasizes rest, presence and deeper connection with place.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Creators describe it as “intentionality and connection” through time spent in one area.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Money and logistics\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Higher airfares and crowding push travelers toward fewer flights, off-peak dates and secondary destinations.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Insurers say Americans aren’t canceling trips, but “planning smarter and prioritizing peace of mind.”\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>💡 \u003Cstrong>Key takeaway:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Slow travel is not about traveling less; it’s about traveling differently — fewer segments, longer stays, more deliberate experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>What Slow Travel Actually Looks Like for U.S. Vacationers\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Slow travel centers on spending more time in one place, visiting fewer destinations and favoring everyday local life over bucket-list sprints.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>9 days, 5 cities, 3 countries with constant transfers,\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>slow travelers might:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Spend all 9 days in one city or region, using local transit and an occasional day trip.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>📊 \u003Cstrong>Slow-travel hallmarks:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Longer stays in a single destination\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Walkable or car-light neighborhoods\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Small hotels, guesthouses or homestays\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Locally owned cafés and restaurants\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Nature-based and cultural activities over “must-see” tourist traps\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>In practice, this can mean:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>A week in a quieter Italian coastal town instead of racing through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FVenice\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Venice\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FAmsterdam\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amsterdam\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ee0106e1ca17caac37c7d5-paris\">Paris\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Daily routines like:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Morning stop at a bakery or café\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Shopping at local markets\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Afternoons in parks, beaches or neighborhood bars\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Flexibility is crucial:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Build in unscheduled days for:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Following local tips\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Joining neighborhood events\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Resting without guilt\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Avoid hour-by-hour itineraries; allow for accidents and serendipity, which many recall as the best memories.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Budget benefits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Weekly or monthly discounts on rentals and guesthouses.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Fewer transfers reduce spending on transport and airport food.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>More of the budget shifts to local, family-run businesses instead of tourist strips.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>⚡ \u003Cstrong>Key point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Slow travel can feel more luxurious while costing the same — or less — than a packed, multi-stop trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>How Americans Can Plan an Affordable Slow-Travel Trip\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Planning a slow-travel vacation starts with one home base — a single city or region — for at least eight to ten days.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-10\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [10]\">[10]\u003C\u002Fa> Then layer in low-cost, lingering-friendly activities:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Markets\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Parks and waterfronts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Neighborhood walks\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Free or low-cost festivals and events\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-10\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [10]\">[10]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Timing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Summer data shows early June and late August, especially around August 17, often have cheaper international fares.\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-8\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [8]\">[8]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Flying in these windows — and on Mondays and other cheaper weekdays — can free up hundreds of dollars to extend the stay.\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-8\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [8]\">[8]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Destination “swaps”:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Choose less famous but similar alternatives to top hotspots.\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-10\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [10]\">[10]\u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Smaller European coastal towns instead of the biggest Mediterranean resorts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Secondary U.K. cities instead of \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ee0106e1ca17caac37c7d6-london\">London\u003C\u002Fa>, often with ~30% lower lodging costs\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Long-stay tactics:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Bundle flights and hotels to reduce the cost of the first week and secure a “landing pad.”\u003Ca href=\"#source-6\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [6]\">[6]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FRail_pass\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rail passes\u003C\u002Fa>, open-return tickets and new 2026 rail deals to keep land transport affordable on slower routes.\u003Ca href=\"#source-6\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [6]\">[6]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>💡 \u003Cstrong>Slow-travel checklist:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Pick one region or city as your base.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Block at least 7–10 days.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Use flexible dates to hit cheaper weeks and weekdays.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Book a discounted weekly (or longer) rental or a bundled flight + hotel.\u003Ca href=\"#source-6\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [6]\">[6]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Add 3–5 “anchor” experiences (e.g., one museum, one day trip, one food tour).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Leave multiple half-days or full days completely open.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Ch2>Rethinking Your Next Vacation as a Slow-Travel Experiment\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Americans in 2026 are not giving up travel; they’re trading frantic, multi-stop itineraries for longer, calmer stays that emphasize rest, connection and local life.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa> Rising prices, data trends and burnout have pushed slow travel from a niche Slow Movement idea into a defining mainstream trend.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shift doesn’t have to raise costs. Longer stays in one place, off-peak flights and under-the-radar destinations can deliver richer experiences at similar — or even lower — total budgets.\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-7\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [7]\">[7]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For your next trip, treat slow travel as an experiment: select one destination, add a few extra days, skip at least one internal flight or long transfer and use that reclaimed time to simply live there — walking, eating and exploring at the pace of the locals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Why Americans Are Turning to Slow Travel in 2026\n\nIn 2026, U.S. travelers are trading whirlwind, multi-country trips for longer stays in fewer places. Google reports record interest in “slow travel,”...","trend-radar",[],824,4,"2026-05-16T08:47:04.985Z",[17,22,26,30,34,38,42,46,50,54],{"title":18,"url":19,"summary":20,"type":21},"Americans are done with whirlwind vacations, and the booking data proves it | The Seattle Times","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.seattletimes.com\u002Flife\u002Ffood-drink\u002Famericans-are-done-with-whirlwind-vacations-and-the-booking-data-proves-it\u002F","By Mandy Applegate\nThe Associated Press\n\nSearch interest in slow travel hit an all-time high in 2026, according to Google’s 2026 travel trends data, with searches for “slow travel Italy” alone climbin...","kb",{"title":23,"url":24,"summary":25,"type":21},"What Is Slow Travel? The 2026 Travel Trend, Explained | Kansas City Star","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kansascity.com\u002Fliving\u002Ftravel\u002Farticle315712703.html","Slow travel is replacing rushed vacations in 2026 with longer stays and fewer destinations. 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