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We asked millennials and Gen Zers for their top hidden-gem travel destinations. Here’s what they said.

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We asked millennials and Gen Zers for their top hidden-gem travel destinations. Here’s what they said.

  • 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.

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.

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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