This Is the No. 1 Fall Travel Destination for Gen Z

"Gen Z isn't waiting to take their next trip-they're booking adventures as early as possible. As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less. This fall, Gen Z travel searches are up 26 percent, with many travelers booking international vacations across all continents. As young travelers jet-set around the world, one destination has emerged as the most popular spot."

"Paris has always been an iconic European capital, and it's a must-visit destination for many. For first-time visitors, the city offers classic, idyllic experiences such as having a picnic by the Eiffel Tower, touring the Louvre, or cruising down the Seine. Also, in line with the set-jetting trend, Gen Z favorites like Ratatouille, Emily in Paris, Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again, and The Summer I Turned Pretty have all used the City of Love as a backdrop."

"By booking their trips during the shoulder season, Gen Z travelers are aiming to make travel more affordable and less crowded. According to a recent Focaldata survey, 80 percent of Gen Z travelers reported that affordability plays a large role in their fall travel decisions. That's why fall 2025 presents a perfect opportunity to explore wish-list luxury destinations without peak-season crowds or prices."

Gen Z is booking trips earlier and taking longer international journeys in 2025, outpacing millennials despite lower average earnings. Travel searches among Gen Z rose 26 percent this fall, with bookings spanning all continents. Paris ranks as the top destination, attracting first-time visitors with iconic experiences like picnics by the Eiffel Tower, Louvre visits, and Seine cruises, as well as influence from popular media. Many Gen Z travelers choose shoulder-season dates to lower costs and avoid crowds, with 80 percent citing affordability as a major factor. Travel preferences lean toward sustainable, local, culturally rich activities rather than party-focused trips.

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