The New Holiday Mood? Less Beach, More Castle! How Romantasy Is Changing the Way People Travel

Readers of romantasy, romance-fantasy novels, are shaping travel by visiting castles, fairy-tale towns and wild landscapes that mirror their books. Popular destinations include Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Prague, Bavaria, the Alps, Iceland and Norway. Fans book themed stays, events and tours, boosting local tourism but sometimes causing overcrowding, inflated prices and occasional disappointment.