10 holiday hotspots to put on your radar in 2025

1. Menorca

Menorca’s this year’s biggest head-turner, with a whopping 341% increase in its share of search for 2025.

More laidback and low-key than its neighbouring islands of Majorca and Ibiza, it’s set to be a hit with families – May, July, August and October account for 79% of departures this year. The deals are cheap too, with package breaks coming in well under £300pp this May.

It’s a great excuse to make the most of the islands’ natural highlights. The Cami de Cavalls footpath runs for over 320km (200 miles) around Menorca’s coast while the Parc of S'Albufera des Grau is a lush hinterland of forests and lagoons.

2. Qatar

It seems Qatar’s huge post-World Cup tourism push is finally paying off: interest in the Middle Eastern nation is up 245% for 2025.

If its impressive line up of five-star hotels doesn’t tempt you – complete with palm-fringed pools and wellness spas – the exciting amount of adventure activities will.

Thrill-seekers can tear up Qatar’s sand dunes on a desert safari, watersports fanatics can race along Doha Bay on jet-skis, nature lovers can kayak among the Al Thakira mangrove forests, and golf enthusiasts can tee off on championship courses at Doha Golf Club.

3. Maldives

Competitive airfares from British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways might have something to do with the Maldives’ early rise up the popularity ranks in 2025. According to our data, the dreamy destination in the Indian Ocean has already seen a 228% increase in search share.

Data collected by Accor, which looked at media mentions and Google searches, backs the stats too, placing it third in its trending destinations for 2025.

With a tropical year-round climate and some of the most paradisical water villas going, it's an easy pick for a luxurious long-haul getaway. Skimming over turquoise sea on a catamaran by day and watching ocean sunsets over white-sand beaches come evening is hard to resist.

4. Sicily

Sicily’s popularity has been rising for years and it’s showing no sign of stopping in 2025, up 134% compared to last year.

It’s not hard to see why. From warm weather that lasts from April to October to its string of golden beaches, there’s lots to love about the Med’s largest island.

Any culture vultures should make a beeline for Palermo. Its labyrinth of streets are packed with Baroque architecture and some of Italy’s best street food. Even better? It’s a top pick for a cheap European city break, too.

For coastal towns that will add a lot of likes to your Instagram, check out charming Taormina and Cefalù.

5. Lanzarote

Last year saw Lanzarote’s visitor numbers hit their highest yet, surpassing three million visitors by November 2024. It’s a trajectory that’s set to continue in 2025, with search share for the Canary Island increasing by 122%.

Even Tom Cruise is a fan. We can’t say we’re surprised, as this year-round sunshine magnet is worth its weight in gold when it comes to stunning scenery.

On the coast, striking black-sand and dramatic cliffs make the beaches a wonder of their own while inland, the Timanfaya National Park is an otherworldly landscape of volcano craters and lava fields.

It’s worth mentioning that it’s one of the cheapest all-inclusive destinations for winter sun, too.

6. Barbados

Long-haul travel is back in a big way for 2025, with ABTA reporting 34.2% travellers looking beyond Europe and North America for their next big adventure. It also reckons Gen Z will be all about luxe holidaying this year.

Holidays to the Caribbean hit both trends, and we’re seeing interest in Barbados up 118% year on year.

All cliches of the Caribbean ring true here – from rum cocktails served in coconuts to castaway beaches watched over by swaying palms.

If you can peel yourself away from your sun-lounger, there’s duty-free souvenirs to shop for in Bridgetown, botanical gardens to wander in Bathsheba, and reggae beats to dance the night away to in St Lawrence Gap.

7. Tunisia

Like your beach escape with buckets of sunshine and at a price that won’t make your wallet wince? You may have noticed Tunisia popping up as an affordable beach destination recently and you’re not alone.

Our data points to this North African hotspot remaining a hit this year, with the resort town of Sousse seeing an increase of 104% in search share in 2025.

With vast golden beaches and fantastic resorts lining the Mediterranean coast, all-inclusive holidays are Tunisia's bag. You’ll find the best deals in Hammamet and Sousse – the former is even one of the cheapest all-inclusive holiday destinations for summer.

8. Kefalonia

Affordable prices are seeing Kefalonia rise up the ranks in 2025 – its share of searches is up 98% compared to 2024. According to our data, it’s also the cheapest Greek island to visit in 2025 with average prices for a seven-night holiday just £478pp.

Any money saved from snapping up a bargain here is best spent packing out your itinerary with fantastic activities. Join a scuba-diving trip to discover the hidden treasures that lie beneath the sea or take a leap of faith and paraglide over the island’s most famous beach, Myrtos.

Travelling on a budget? Exploring the island’s postcard-perfect fishing villages and lush walking trails won’t cost you a penny.

9. New York

Holidays to New York never go out of fashion; in fact, the Big Apple seems to keep people coming back for another bite. In 2025, NYC has already seen a cool 92% increase compared to 2024 and took top spot in Accor’s popularity report.

It could be to do with the fact that the city’s numerous neighbourhoods mean there’s always something new to discover in this sprawling metropolis.

Once you’re ticked off the tourist big hitters like the Rockefeller Center and Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, get to know New York like a local by scouting out Williamsburg’s hipster art scene in Brooklyn, or take a trip to Harlem to discover the real heart of the city – one filled with jazz music and soul food.

10. Dubai

Dubai’s up 85% this year and its reliably warm weather might have something to do with it. Some 53% of all searches for holidays to the emirate were for travel between February and May, while September took 9.5% of the share.

Once thought of as a destination for the ultra-luxurious only, Dubai’s package holiday prices have turned that perception on its head. While the city’s seven-star hotels are still worth shouting about, there’s plenty to do on a budget here, from diving into local culture in the Al Fahidi Historic District to watching the famous Dubai fountain light up the night for free.

Pick a hotel with a waterpark, and you’ll have unlimited fun included in your accommodation price.

*Please note: The research compared all searches via TravelSupermarket from 1 January - 10 January 2025 with the same period for 2024. The cheapest Greek island data is based on the median price of clicks across the whole of 2025.