Why ‘detour destinations’ are the secret to stress-free travel in 2025

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Why ‘detour destinations’ are the secret to stress-free travel in 2025
  • “Detour destinations” are growing in popularity as travelers seek unique experiences near popular tourist spots.
  • These detours offer a chance to escape crowds, discover hidden gems, and engage with local culture.
  • From Reims, France to Canmore, Canada, detour destinations provide a diverse range of experiences within easy reach of major hubs.

Will Taylor thinks Santa Barbara is “the perfect antidote to Los Angeles.” 

On a recent trip to Los Angeles, the New York City-based content creator knew he wanted to tack on a few days to fit in a Kacey Musgraves concert. He weighed seeing her in the City of Angels, then decided to look a little outside of the city limits. 

“I know it’ll take me an hour to drive across town and it’ll be busy (with traffic),” he told USA TODAY. He noticed Musgraves was also performing in Santa Barbara, where he’s never been. 

Less than two hours away by car, Santa Barbara felt like another world to Taylor. “It’s much more intimate, you walk or ride your bike almost everywhere, and it’s not that crowded,” he said. As a design blogger, walking around the neighborhoods to marvel at the beach city’s famous Spanish colonial architecture was particularly attractive. 

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