Hot travel trend has people hunting for vintage treasures on vacation

As travelers begin to plan trips for next year, a new report reveals some vacation trends among jet-setters.

"Travelers are turning their wardrobes into walking memories, finding unique, one-of-a-kind pieces to bring a deeper cultural connection home," Booking.com's website says.

Ben Harrell, U.S. managing director at Booking.com, told Fox News Digital via email he is increasingly seeing travelers seeking vintage or secondhand items abroad.

"Vintage shopping on vacation is about bringing home a piece of the journey itself, something that holds the essence of the places we explore," said Harrell. 

Twenty-seven percent of Americans report finding better quality items over what is at home. 

Booking.com's website says, "These finds become cherished connections to the culture and story of each destination."

"Increasingly each year, thrifted treasures become personal mementos of the travel experience actually rooted in culture and authenticity," Harrell said.

People have made headlines in recent years after embarking on their own thrifting experiences.

In 2023, a woman from Texas bought an L.L. Bean jacket and vests for $1.25 a piece while on a trip to Florida. The items ended up being worth hundreds of dollars, FOX Business reported.