We asked millennials and Gen Zers for their top hidden-gem travel destinations. Here's what they ... - 2 minutes read
Summer may be over, but that isn't stopping people from dreaming about their next vacation abroad.As more young people prioritize travel, we took to the streets of NYC to learn where they're going.From a beach town in Turkey to a natural cave in Vietnam, here are hidden gems they love to visit.
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Depending on where you're reading this, you might have noticed a chill in the morning air or leaves turning a golden shade of brown.
But while summer is coming to an end, people's travel plans are not — and that's especially true for younger generations.
In May, consulting giant McKinsey reported that 41% of Gen Zers and 37% of millennials are more interested in travel now than they were before 2020, compared to just 28% of Gen Xers and 22% of baby boomers.
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And while some Americans are choosing to cut down on expenses, an increasing number of Gen-Zers and millennials in the US are willing to sacrifice savings in favor of booking their next big trip abroad — some are electing to fund trips through "buy now, pay later" schemes, while others are turning to travel agents to plan their holiday adventures.
Fall travel costs have skyrocketed 36% compared to last year, according to travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth. But for those who missed splurging on a summer vacation, now may actually be the perfect time to book — Expedia reports plane tickets usually drop 10% in autumn.
BI took to the streets of New York City to meet members of these travel-obsessed generations and learn their favorite hidden-gem destinations. Here are their recommendations.
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