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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Thornhill

SHOCKING: Novel vacations 9 book retreats to make your next us getaway a page turner - What They Never Told You

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Some properties go above and beyond to cater for bookworms. Pictured is the book butler at The Ben, Autograph Collection in West Palm Beach - (The Ben, Autograph Collection)

Travelers are increasingly looking to make their vacations more novel — by spending their time away reading books.

Google revealed that searches for “book retreats” hit an all-time high at the end of 2025, and “reading weekend” has been a top-trending term in 2026.

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