With the summer travel season around the corner, Airbnb data is revealing that spontaneous trips and nearby travel are on the rise. Airbnb data shows that trips booked less than a week before travel has been the fastest growing segment over the last three years1, indicating a rise in spontaneous travel and last-minute trips. Additionally, searches for trips within 50-300 miles of guests’ origins make up nearly 25 percent of guest searches for summer trips this year, reflecting a growing preference for nearby getaways2.
For those seeking a nearby getaway this spring or summer, they can find one-of-a-kind experiences in their own backyards by exploring some of the most wishlisted listings across the 50 states. These unique and one-of-a-kind stays offer guests completely immersive experiences, from a mountain top yurt near Yellowstone, to a handcrafted treehouse shaped like a red fox’s head. The list showcases the diversity of preferences…
