Europe summer travel trends: Short breaks, family holidays and coolcations drive demand

This summer, Europeans are changing how they vacation. New data from Trip.com shows a shift from one long break to more frequent short getaways, with family holidays remaining popular. But the biggest trend is 'coolcations'—trips designed to escape heat waves. It's a clear sign that climate and lifestyle changes are reshaping European summer travel in twenty twenty-six.

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