News India Live, Digital Desk: The coming year i.e. 2026 is going to change this old thinking. Amid changing times and rising inflation, travelers are now becoming “smarter”. If you are also planning your holidays in 2026, then here are some things that can keep your trip in budget. Short breaks instead of big holidays (Short Trips is the new trend) Often we take a long holiday of a week or ten days, which ends up spending a lot of money. But the trend of 2026 is leaning towards ‘micro-vacation’. People are now preferring short but relaxing trips of 2-3 days. The advantage of this is that your work is not affected and you can taste the tastes of different places at short intervals. Focus on ‘value’ more than price (Quality over Luxury) In 2026, people will not run after five-star hotels just for show. Now travelers are focused on what experience they are getting for every penny. We can call this ‘value-led travel’. Now, what is more important for tourists than having a great pool is that they can experience the local culture and good service. The game of smart tools and deals: Gone are the times when you used to go to an agent and ask for a ticket. Now people themselves are becoming experts. Be it fluctuating flight prices or off-season discounts, travelers are now booking months in advance with the help of digital tools. Also, now the search for those ‘Hidden Gems’ (unheard of places) has intensified where there is less crowd and more natural beauty, due to which the expenses automatically get reduced to half. Why are our preferences changing? The truth is that we all want to get out of the pressure of work, but do not want to put pressure on the pocket. That is why the year 2026 will be the year of ‘sensible travellers’. We will no longer ignore the beautiful places of our own soil in the name of foreign trips. More adventure in less budget will now be our new mantra. So, if you too are writing a diary for 2026, then do not just fill the names of big destinations, but think about how you can recharge yourself even by taking a short break. Traveling on a budget is not a compulsion, but a smart art!