Americans Are Trading Traditional Tourism for Domestic Escapes Built Around Hobbies, Food, and Rural Retreats

American travelers are reshaping summer 2026 by choosing domestic destinations organized around specific activities, local food, and rural settings over conventional tourist destinations. Airbnb’s summer travel data shows a measurable increase in domestic bookings centered on surfing, golf, boating, and short-haul escapes to under-the-radar towns, while the National Restaurant Association reports…