All the travel buzzwords you need to know before you book your next trip
Published on 3/28/2024 at 4:37 PM
Let's be honest. With travel back in full swing and everyone constantly on the move, new terms and buzzwords are coined every day to reflect the latest travel trends—making it hard to keep up. But don't worry, we've got you covered with our ultimate travel jargon glossary for your next trip.
Airport dad
This is the travel party leader who's hyper-organized, detail-oriented, and always early at the airport. You may have even seen airport dads on your TikTok feed.
Babymoon
A trip that a couple takes to celebrate the birth of their newborn child.
Bleisure
Adding vacation-like activities to your business trip, typically done when working abroad.
Buddymoon
A fun trip for a newly-married couple plus friends and family.
Coolcation
Jetting off to a cold place to escape extreme heat.
Destination dupes
Similar, affordable destinations with a hidden gem vibe.
Digital nomad
Someone who works remotely from different countries.
Divorcation
A trip to celebrate becoming newly un-married.
Dry-tripping
Taking a trip without alcohol.
Eduvacation
A trip focused on learning something new.
Familymoon
A family version of a buddymoon.
Friendcation
A stress-free vacation with friends.
Gamping
Camping in someone's backyard or garden.
Glamping
Luxury camping with hotel-like amenities.
Gig-tripping
Organizing a trip to attend a live concert.
Hush trip
Secret trips taken without disclosing to your boss.
Lit-scapes
Book-inspired trips for book worms.
Minimoon
A short, budget-friendly honeymoon.
Open-jaw ticket
A return flight ticket with different origins and destinations.
Procrastipacking
Avoiding packing until the last minute.
Revenge travel
Taking trips that were missed due to the pandemic.
Set-jetting
Traveling to locations featured in movies or TV shows.
Skiplagging
Booking a flight with a connection but never making it to the final destination.
Sleep tourism
A trip focused on getting plenty of rest.
Sleepcation
See sleep tourism.
Slow travel
Prioritizing connection and respect for the destination.
Solomoon
Celebrating a wedding alone or with select friends and family.
Star bathing
Relaxing under a star-filled sky.
Staycation
Taking a vacation without leaving home.
Trip stacking
Booking multiple flexible trips.
Van life
Living and traveling in an RV.
Voluntourism
Traveling with the intention of doing good.
Workcation
Combining work and leisure travel.
With these buzzwords in your travel vocabulary, you'll be all set for your next adventure! Whether it's a friendcation or a dry-tripping experience, make sure to embrace the latest trends in travel for an unforgettable journey.