Americans' spending and travel preferences in 2025: unveiling popular hotspots and extravagances
Heading for an epic adventure in 2025? Our deets from Travel Insurance website spill the beans on where Americans plan to jet off this year and where they're busting their budgets! Here's the scoop:
Dropping some dough on once-in-a-lifetime experiences
For the big spenders, Africa is the top choice for 2025, followed closely by Antarctica and lesser-explored parts of South America. What's got their bills cashing out? Think luxury safaris, private island escapes, and remote destinations that demand lengthier and pricier journeys.
Take a peek at the top 10 where travelers are busting their budgets:
- Rwanda - Average trip cost: $18,417
- Seychelles - Average trip cost: $15,775
- Botswana - Average trip cost: $15,619
- Kenya - Average trip cost: $15,251
- Antarctica - Average trip cost: $14,491
- Namibia - Average trip cost $14,147
- The Falkland Islands - Average trip cost: $14,037
- Zimbabwe - Average trip cost: $13,925
- Tanzania - Average trip cost: $13,092
- South Africa - Average trip cost: $12,725
These remote, exclusive, and unforgettable destinations appeal to travelers chasing unique moments and luxe vacations.
Europe takes the crown
While Africa leads in splurging, Europe reigns as the most favorite destination for American travelers in 2025, with 75% planning trips across the pond, shelling out an average of $5,832 per traveler. Classic spots like Italy, France, and the UK pave the way, while destinations like Spain and Germany continue to magnetize with iconic landmarks, eats, and culture. For those seeking easy, nearby options, hot spots like Mexico, Canada, and domestic trips across the USA round out the top picks.
Take a look at the top 10 most popular destinations for 2025:
- Italy
- France
- UK
- Mexico
- Germany
- Spain
- USA
- Greece
- The Netherlands
- Canada
Americans are padding their peace of mind
In 2025, it's not just about where you're going; it's about traveling with confidence. The most popular supplemental coverage travelers are adding to their policies is Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) protection. This add-on, while adding 40-60% to the cost of travel insurance, offers budge-holder’s dream: the ability to be refunded up to 75% of non-refundable trip costs, as long as you cancel within 48 hours of departure. In a year of big plans and big bucks, CFAR helps travelers protect their investments-no matter what life throws their way.
Your unforgettable adventure starts now
Safaris in Africa or strolling cobblestone streets in Europe, Americans are making 2025 the year of adventure, exploration, and peace of mind. Wherever this year takes you, travel smarter and safer with our website-because every trip deserves to be unforgettable.
Protect my trip
By the way, did you notice some proven luxury travel trends? Luxury accommodations, premium dining, exclusive activities, and transportation contribute to those high costs in popular destinations. Check out France, Italy, Canada, Japan, Germany, Spain, UK, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii as some popular luxury destinations. If you're on the hunt for precise cost analysis of the most expensive destinations in 2025, consider these factors for a more accurate list. These destinations may not appear in the direct top 10 list, but they're well-known for their luxury offerings. So pack your bags and get ready for an experience of a lifetime!
- Africa, Antarctica, and South America are the top choices for those ready to splurge on their dream adventure travel experiences in 2025, with destinations like Rwanda, Seychelles, and Botswana leading the list of where travelers are busting their budgets, at an average trip cost of $18,417, $15,775, and $15,619 respectively.
- While Africa captures the interest of big spenders, Europe dominates as the most preferred destination for American travelers in 2025, with 75% planning trips there, spending an average of $5,832 per traveler.
- As travelers plan for their epic adventures, many are padding their peace of mind with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) protection, a popular supplemental coverage to travel insurance, which adds 40-60% to the cost but offers the assurance of being refunded up to 75% of non-refundable trip costs if they cancel within 48 hours of departure.
