Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Travellers are expected to seek more unusual, personal and shorter holiday experiences in 2027, with fantasy escapes, group retreats and nostalgia-led trips among seven emerging trends according to the BBC.

Interest in otherworldly landscapes and places steeped in myth and folklore is growing. Booking.com found that 65 percent of surveyed travellers were interested in paranormal experiences, including haunted histories and supernatural encounters.

The popularity of fantasy romance, or "romantasy", is also fuelling demand. Swiss Alpine village Zermatt, surrounded by dramatic peaks, is among the destinations attracting fans of fantasy fiction.

Men's group holidays are moving beyond traditional golf weekends, with more t...