TikTok as Your Travel Companion: Creator Inspiration for Your Next Getaway

As travelers make the most of late summer and plan fall getaways, the TikTok community is turning to creators for local travel inspiration, recommendations, and ideas. TikTok posts featuring #WeekendTrip and #DayTrip grew 22% and 100% respectively over the past 90 days* reflecting growing interest in shorter, closer-to-home micro-trips. And nearly four in 10 TikTok users (38%) are planning a road trip.**

We're excited to spotlight notable travel creators sharing their local destinations and hidden gems close to home. Whether you're chasing the last beach days of summer or planning a cozy fall getaway, these travel creators offer inspiration to help you discover your next adventure - no passport required.

@aroundtheworldat80 (Abilene, TX):

• Fredericksburg, Texas: 2.5 hour drive from Abilene, TX
• ⭐ Must-do: Take in the views at Enchanted Rock
• Eat: Jack's Chop House
• TikTok Tips:
• • Save content or itineraries from local creators into Collections, and organize by destinations
  • Travel during the weekdays rather than weekends for lower prices and fewer crowds
  • Packing cubes that are expandable and compressible are perfect for any trip.

@nicolasnuvan (New York, NY):

• Sharon, Connecticut: 2 hour drive from New York, NY
• ⭐ Must-do: Hiking in Mohawk State Forest
• Eat: Le Gamin Cafe
• TikTok Tips:
• • Use the Local Feed to see what's happening around your destination
  • Traveling with friends and family makes things much more pleasant economically and the experience more memorable.
  • I highly recommend bringing face sunscreen and a reusable water bottle on any trip

@laxtoluxury (Los Angeles, CA):

• Montecito, California: 1.5 hour drive from Los Angeles, CA
• ⭐ Must-do: Explore Montecito Country Mart and Coast Village Road
• Eat: Little Mountain
• TikTok Tips:
• • Pack a reliable portable charger to power through navigation and filming
  • TikTok videos are perfect for giving you a genuine, on-the-ground feel of a destination, which can help you decide what is actually worth booking and steer you away from spots that look different in reality than they do in curated photos.
  • Use TikTok to search for great free activities at your destination, such as local hikes, scenic beaches, and cute neighborhoods to stroll through.

@explorewithgg (Palm Beach, FL):

• St. Petersburg, Florida: 3.5 hour drive from Palm Beach, FL
• ⭐ Must-do: FloridaRAMA, one of the city's most unique immersive art experiences.
• Eat: Juno and Peacock
• TikTok Tips:
• • Bring a great camera for capturing travel content.
  • Save destination-specific TikTok playlists before every trip, organizing videos for restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, and activities.
  • Stay somewhere that's centrally located and walkable, so you can skip rental cars and rideshares once you arrive.

*TikTok internal data as of 7/17.

**Source: GWI, US, Q1 2026, respondents 18+. "TikTok users" = TikTok Monthly+ Users 18+ compared to TikTok Non-Users 18+