Tis the season for travel trend reports.
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From Booking to Expedia, the travel world is abuzz with next year’s potential.
Which trends will actually take off? Which ideas will fall flat?
It’s too soon to tell—but that hasn’t stopped passionate travelers from trying to get ahead of the game.
One of the more interesting predictions from Expedia is the rise of one-click trips. These are travel experiences purchased from social media influencers and correlates to Expedia’s new Travel Shops endeavor.
As per the report, “According to Expedia’s Unpack ’25 data, 49% of travelers asked say they’ve previously wanted to book an entire trip they’ve seen on social media, from flights and activities to restaurants and car rental.”
That’s where Expedia’s new Travel Shops comes in.
Travel Shops make it easy for you to shop around for drool-worthy experiences, stays, and more around the world. And you can purchase them with a single click of the mouse—it’s really that easy.
But I want to dig a little deeper into this concept.
Beyond the scope of Expedia’s Travel Shops, what other sorts of one-click experiences are travelers interested in? Given one of Expedia’s biggest predictions is the rise of all-inclusive hotel bookings, I’m going to categorize these two trends together.
One-click trips and all-inclusive resorts have one thing in common: They pass the responsibility of planning and/or booking trips off to someone else.
While that probably sounds obvious, this is brand-new territory for the travel world—and a departure from the previous realm of travel agencies.
Why one-click trips?
Travelers are seeking out one-click trips because they let them purchase what they’ve seen on social media and similar platforms. Consider it the ultimate commoditization of a travel experience, letting travelers shop around to put together their dream trip.
At their most basic, a one-click trip might only involve one experience. For example, a travel influencer might post about their favorite stay in the Maldives, which their follower then books.
Though technically a one-click purchase, it also segues into the future of one-click trips.
And some one-click trips are a lot more elaborate, designed to lift the responsibility of travel planning while promising an unforgettable trip. As travelers seek out more curated and unique experiences, they’re opting for comprehensive and yet customizable one-click trips.
My favorite one-click travel opportunities
One-click trips and experiences come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some of my favorites that I think you should keep an eye on in 2025 and beyond.
- Travel shops from Expedia. This is a novel idea that I haven’t seen elsewhere. On their Shops page, you can peruse various influencers, from Condé Nast editors to Latinx entrepreneurs. Shop, buy, travel, repeat. (I’d go straight to Life With A Land Cloud, if I were you.)
- Pack Up + Go. This mystery travel group has been on my radar for a while. They’ve got a winning formula and a great, easy-to-navigate platform. While their main focus is offering one-click mystery trips, you can also customize them as you see fit. Best of all, they offer 24-hour support channels, which give travelers pure peace of mind.
- Black Tomato. This exclusive and ultra-lux travel company lets you seek out curated trips based on the occasion, your interests, or specific destinations. Though Black Tomato is similar to a modern travel agency, it’s at the forefront of cutting-edge destinations. Greenland, anyone? What about Malawi? Qatar? Singapore? You name it, they’ve already got your one-click trip planned.
- Few & Far. Similar to Black Tomato, Few & Far specializes in luxury experiences around the world. But this travel company offers more meaningful forays into the world’s wildest corners—and it goes above and beyond to not just preserve but actively replenish these landscapes and communities. This one-click company gives you a stamp of social and environmental approval.
- Tripmasters. It’s not the prettiest website and its tours aren’t necessarily cutting-edge—but Tripmasters has been around for a long time for a reason. If you’re new to travel and are looking for a seamless one-click travel experience, start here.
