{"id":9341,"date":"2025-11-24T07:48:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/?p=9341"},"modified":"2025-11-24T07:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:48:57","slug":"kayak-2025-holiday-travel-forecast-interest-up-fares-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/index.php\/kayak-2025-holiday-travel-forecast-interest-up-fares-down\/","title":{"rendered":"KAYAK 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast: Interest Up, Fares Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The \u00a0KAYAK 2025 Holiday Travel Forecast\u00a0suggests that while there is a 10% year-over-year increase in travel searches, prices for flights, particularly international fares, and rental cars are generally trending down or remaining stable. The data highlights popular trending destinations in Eastern Europe and identifies specific locales with the steepest drops in airfare, offering guidance for budget-conscious travellers. 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