European travellers are showing a growing preference for holidays that allow them to slow down, spend longer in one place and focus on a smaller number of memorable experiences, while also embracing solo travel as part of the shift towards more intentional travel. Building on the second part of the DERTOUR Group Travel Trend Report, which explored why Europeans travel, with a focus on wellbeing and sport, the final part looks at how they want to travel. Slow travel resonates with a broad audience, with 53.2% of the people included in the survey expressing an interest in this style of travel.

The Revery, a member of Leading Hotels of The World, has just opened near the pink-sand shores of Elafonisi Beach, in the wild surrounds of southwestern Chania in Crete. Rooted in nature and local culture, the property will redefine barefoot luxury through a collection of 24 safari-inspired tented pavilions and clifftop suites, each designed to immerse guests in the island’s untamed beauty, generous spirit, and ancient rhythms.

Grande Lakes Orlando, the lush 500 acre luxury resort destination at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades and home to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, unveils a robust lineup of fall and holiday programming. From live fire dining experiences and seasonal culinary celebrations to outdoor adventures, holiday markets, championship golf and open-air ice skating, the season brings together new experiences and beloved traditions across the resort. Guests can discover special dining events, lively gatherings and signature recreational offerings designed for weekend escapes, family celebrations and holiday stays.

Following last week’s unveiling of the Aircrafted Arsenal Crest, Emirates is taking viewers behind the scenes to showcase the engineering expertise, craftsmanship and precision that went into the creation of the 2.4-meter illuminated sculpture.

A new chapter for Virgin Voyages and Portsmouth International Port is officially powered up. Last week, Valiant Lady became the first Virgin Voyages ship to connect to shore power in Europe, successfully plugging into Portsmouth International Port’s newly commissioned system and switching off her engines while alongside.

Business Class comfort, more space and a genuinely relaxing travel experience: Eurowings is launching ticket sales for the Premium BIZ Seat alongside the resumption of direct flights to Dubai at the start of the 2026/27 winter schedule – and announcing additional routes on which guests can book this comfort upgrade from 1 December 2026.

“Hushpitality” is one of the world’s most meaningful new travel trends – the opportunity to escape the constant buzz of today’s “always on” world, experience quiet contemplation and enjoy a digital detox. With its secluded setting in a 22.7-acre valley, surrounded by ancient rainforest, soaring limestone peaks, natural hot springs and hidden caves, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is an adults-only sanctuary where guests can disconnect from their devices and reconnect with what’s important: their senses, their loved ones and the planet. From the moment visitors step into The Banjaran, they are enveloped in an ambience of quiet luxury. Time slows, serenity flows and vitality grows, nourished by the organic essence of the rainforest.