land snorkelling noun [U]
UK /ˈlænd ˌsnɔː.kᵊl.ɪŋ/ US /ˈlænd ˌsnɔːr.kəl.ɪŋ/
the activity of exploring a landscape slowly on foot, concentrating on the details that can be seen in your surroundings, in a similar way to snorkelling in water
We all know what snorkelling in the sea is, but have you heard of land snorkelling? Thankfully, this new hiking trend doesn’t require a pair of flippers or a snorkel; it’s all about slowing yourself down, wandering through nature, and having full awareness of your surroundings. With land snorkelling, it’s all about the journey, not the destination.
[t3.com, 29 May 2025]
stopover-cation noun [C]
UK /ˈstɒpəʊ.və.ˌkeɪ.ʃᵊn/ US /ˈstɑːpˌoʊ.vɚˌkeɪ.ʃᵊn/
a holiday trend where travellers spend time in the city where their flight has a stopover, before continuing on to their main destination
The “stopover-cation” is the latest travel trend that turns your stop-over into a stay-over. Rather than allowing the minimum 2-3 hour pit-stop between connecting international flights, you give yourself 24 hours or more to explore the stopover city, en route to your final destination.
[travel.nine.com.au, 18 February 2025]
townsizing noun [U]
/ˈtaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
a trend where travellers visit smaller, quieter towns and villages rather than the better-known big tourist cities
Townsizing taps into Gen Z’s longing for sustainability, authenticity, and local engagement. Destinations that offer cultural richness, history, and natural beauty, such as quaint European villages or rural towns in Asia, are becoming highly appealing. This trend is having a profound impact on rural tourism, which could see significant growth in the coming years.
[travelandtourworld.com, 11 July 2025]
See also downsizing