Expedia has published its “Unpack ’25” report, which identifies trends that give insight into travelers’ motivations for the coming year.

Vacation rental booking site Vrbo has highlighted the “Event List” trend as its theme for 2025, according to its owner.

Travelers are “looking for awe-inspiring natural wonders and often plan entire trips around those activities,” a Vrbo spokesperson told Fox News Digital via email about the trend.

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“Vrbo found that these experiences are designed to offer tranquility and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. many travelers We are also looking for landmarks to view these awe-inspiring natural wonders,” the spokesperson added.

The most important phenomenon that travelers try to discover Northern LightsAccording to Expedia survey data, 61% of people hope to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis.

Private holiday rental booking site Vrbo says “hordes of travelers” are booking holiday homes this year to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse. (Tayfun Coşkun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

“Lots of travelers book private holiday homes along the Totality Road, making a total solar eclipse It will prove that in 2024, people will travel long distances to see natural phenomena in real life,” Unpack ’25 said in the press release.

Thirty percent of travelers prefer to see geological events such as volcanoes, hot springs and geysers.

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Travelers are willing to travel long distances when choosing to stay here. private holiday homes For these natural wonders — 80% believe it’s important to stay in accommodations that offer world-class viewing, according to Vrbo.

According to Vrbo, a new travel trend called “Event Listing” is causing travelers to opt for trips centered around nature, astronomy and geology. (iStock)

“Americans are most interested in natural phenomena such as tracking the Northern Lights and witnessing synchronized fireflies. in tennesseeor (seeing) bioluminescent plankton in Florida,” the spokesperson said.

Inside Vero Beach, Florida, During the summer months, visitors can see the bioluminescent waters glowing brightly.

According to National Geographic, the light results from a type of chemiluminescence, in which a chemical reaction occurs in a living organism.

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Plankton is responsible for the bright lights that illuminate the surroundings. watercan be seen at night.

Bioluminescent waters have also been spotted on the West Coast, and visitors have seen glowing waves off the coast of California.

The rare wonder of bioluminescent waters can be seen off both the east and west coasts of California and Florida. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

“Kayaking or simply watching the shining waves at night offers a surreal experience that feels like it belongs to another world. It is the perfect place for those who want to witness it. brightness of nature up close,” said a Vrbo spokesperson.

Other recommended local attractions are the International Dark Sky Park in Arches. National parkUtah is known for its light pollution-free night sky.

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“Best viewing times are from April to October, making it a great fall destination astronomy enthusiasts,” a Vrbo spokesperson suggested.

Vrbo suggests that astronomy enthusiasts can check out the International Dark Sky Park in Arches National Park in Utah for spectacular views of the night sky. (Universal Images Group via Alan Dyer/VW PICS/Getty Images)

Another natural phenomenon featured by Vrbo is the simultaneous firefly season in the Pacific Ocean. Misty Mountains In Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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“Synchronized fireflies are a rare spectacle where thousands of fireflies shine in harmony,” Vrbo said.

“This natural phenomenon occurs in the Great Smoky Mountains in May and June and attracts visitors from across the country.”