This summer, Americans are increasingly planning trips around hobbies, outdoor activities and childhood passions, with “playcations” emerging as one of the "defining" trends of 2026.
That’s according to Airbnb’s summer travel trends report, which reveals that travellers are choosing short-haul domestic escapes built around surfing, golfing, boating and other active pursuits, rather than traditional sightseeing breaks or long-haul itineraries.
