As the Easter holidays and summer of 2025 draw closer, more and more travelers are beginning to embrace a rising trend that may just redefine how we experience our time off: JOMO or the “Joy of Missing Out.”
JOMO is being championed as one of the defining travel mindsets of the year—a clear counterpoint to the familiar FOMO, or “Fear of Missing Out,” that has long shaped how many plan their vacations and navigate social life.
Unlike FOMO, which thrives on the idea of needing to be everywhere and do everything, JOMO invites a slower, more intentional pace. It’s about finding joy in stepping back, savoring the present moment, and letting go of the pressure to chase every opportunity.
Instead of constantly checking off bucket-list attractions, this philosophy encourages travelers to value peace, spontaneity, and a deeper connection to the places they visit.
For those planning their next getaway, adopting JOMO could mean something as simple—and profound—as lingering an extra hour at a local café, rather than rushing off to the next stop on the itinerary. It’s the idea of truly inhabiting a destination, letting its rhythms guide the experience, rather than imposing a tightly packed schedule on it.
More and more, people are turning to slower, more meaningful travel experiences that allow for genuine rest and reflection. In fact, recent research from popular travel platforms suggests that 62% of surveyed travelers believe JOMO-style trips help reduce stress and anxiety, while 47% say such experiences strengthen quality time with loved ones.
JOMO also offers freedom from the social media treadmill—the compulsion to document every moment for online approval. Instead, it encourages being fully present, absorbing the atmosphere without distraction, and creating memories that don’t need to be shared to be meaningful.
As 2025 unfolds, JOMO isn’t just a trend—it’s a gentle shift toward travel that prioritizes presence over performance.
