Chase Travel Unveils 27 Trips to Take in 2027 and Previews Expanded Luxury Vacation Homes Offering

Chase Travel released its annual 27 Trips to Take in 2027, a curated collection of destinations set to define travel in the year ahead.

New Hotels Driving Destinations
- Montreal, Quebec
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Shenzhen, China
- Guatemala
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

New Routes, New Reasons to Go
- Costa Smeralda, Italy
- Hokkaido, Japan
- Malta
- Zipolite, Mexico
- Antigua
- Arusha, Tanzania

Familiar Favorites
- San Francisco, California
- Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Huntsville, Alabama

Food & Wine Destinations
- George Town, Malaysia
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Burgundy, France
- Kakheti, Georgia
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Providence, Rhode Island

Outdoor Escapes
- Alaskan Coast
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Zambezi Region, Namibia
- Hiiumaa Island, Estonia
- White Mountains, New Hampshire
- Front Range, Colorado

Top Travel Trends for 2027
1. Group Travel Continues to Grow
- 73% have taken a celebration or milestone trip.
- Biggest challenge: finding dates that suit everyone (44%).
- 74% of Gen Z and Millennials are interested in vacation-home rentals.
- Most travelers prefer groups of 2-5 people (77%).

2. Rewards Points Drive Travel Decisions
- 48% use travel as a primary rewards redemption.
- 50% say rewards help them travel more often.
- 51% choose hotels based on rewards benefits.
- 57% prefer using points when travel prices rise.

3. Fraud Concerns Influence Bookings
- 69% worry about travel scams.
- 58% say scam concerns affect travel decisions.
- 63% would pay extra for better fraud protection.
- Payment security is the top concern (52%).

4. "Craftcations" Are Rising
- 69% are interested in learning-based travel.
- 78% would spend extra on experiences rather than souvenirs.
- Cooking and baking classes are the most popular learning activities.

Key Takeaway
- Travel demand remains strong.
- Vacation homes and group travel are growing.
- Rewards points increasingly influence trip planning.
- Travelers want meaningful experiences and stronger protection against scams.