Chichester, a historic city in West Sussex, has been named among the world's top 10 trending holiday destinations for 2027 by travel company Expedia. It is the only UK destination to make the list, with flight and accommodation searches increasing by 30% compared with the previous year.
Why Chichester made the list
Expedia's Destinations of the Year list is based on flight and accommodation searches to identify places attracting more interest from holidaymakers. Chichester was ranked tenth, joining destinations in Japan, Italy, Canada and the United States.
The city is known for its cathedral, Roman history and surrounding countryside, while the nearby coast offers beaches and sailing. Expedia also highlighted Chichester's theatre, art and cycling opportunities.
Other destinations on the list
Niagara-on-the-Lake in Canada saw a 35% rise in travel searches. The small town is known for its historic buildings, Victorian-era shopfronts, tea rooms and more than 20 award-winning wineries nearby.
Australia's Tweed region, located in northern New South Wales, also saw searches increase by 35%. The area offers beaches, green countryside and views towards Mount Wollumbin, with surfing at Kingscliff Beach and wellness retreats.
Perugia in Italy, one of two European destinations on the list alongside Chichester, saw a 35% increase in searches. The hilltop city in Umbria is known for its medieval streets, restaurants, chocolate festival and jazz events.
Holbox, an island off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, attracted growing interest with searches up 45%. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere, seasonal whale shark swimming and bioluminescence at night.
