Embrace These Top 2025 Travel Trends at The Four Sisters Inns collection of properties
Here’s how Four Sisters Inns offers the opportunity to embrace these emerging trends during 2025:
Solo Travel Becomes More Mainstream: Skyscanner’s recent research shows that in 2025, 62% of survey respondents plan to take between two to five solo trips within the next year. Of those who have already traveled by themselves in 2024, 36% are planning another four to five solo trips for the year ahead.
Indulge in an onsite massage at Gaige House in Glen Ellen when traveling alone for some self care or head to the Meditation Alcove for a moment of zen. For those looking to be social, the property’s Sun Deck and Moon Deck each feature a firepit surrounded by cozy seating, or head to the swimming pool and hot tub for a dip.
Phenomena Viewing: Expedia’s Unpack ‘25 report reveals that Phenomena Viewing is high on the list for travelers this year, with the Northern Lights (61%) as the top phenomenon travelers want to see, followed by geological sights (30%) like volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. A majority (80%) of travelers say it’s important to stay in a place that offers prime viewing of these natural wonders.
While the Northern Lights are a rarer sight in California, they were surprisingly last visible early this October. As these solar flares were part of the sun's 11-year cycle, which is expected to peak in 2025, keep an eye out for viewings this year in Mendocino County, when staying at The Inns of Mendocino in Mendocino or at Lake Sonoma, just a 20-minute drive from Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza in Healdsburg.
Beach and Mountain Visits: California, along with Hawaii, Florida, and Colorado, remains one of the top states that attract leisure travelers’ interest, according to MMGY’s Fall 2024 Portrait of the American Traveler. Beach experiences and visiting state or national parks remain consistent as the top two activities of interest for all generations – both gaining in popularity since 2023.
Stay at Newport Beach Hotel in Newport Beach, the closest accommodation to the eponymous beach or head to the nearby famous Huntington Beach. Hike at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park during the day and relax at Coachman's Inn in Carmel-by-The-Sea.
High-end Culinary Experiences: MMGY’s fall travel trends report also states that for the second year in a row, the influence of a destination’s culinary scene has grown in importance from the previous year. Although authentic local cuisine is still the most sought-after culinary experience (55%), there is growing interest in high-end culinary experiences such as award-winning restaurants or food and wine festivals.
Stay at Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza in Healdsburg during the world-renowned Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience in May or check a MICHELIN-starred restaurant or two off your bucket list.
Whether it’s French Laundry when staying at Lavender in Yountville or Kenzo when visiting Milliken Creek Inn - which received two Keys for its incredible hospitality from MICHELIN Guide - in Napa, the Northern California bounty is heavily represented by the nation’s top chefs.
As with all inns in the collection, guests at these hotels will enjoy warm hospitality, modern comforts, and a host of signature amenities such as a gourmet breakfast, afternoon wine hour with a complimentary glass of wine and savory bites, and freshly baked cookies.
