2026 Luxury Travel Trend Alert: Starchasing and How to Do it Right

Have you heard of starchasing? Instead of picking a destination first, this trend sees travelers follow the world’s biggest cultural moments (biggest games, most anticipated concerts, milestone national celebrations and more).

HomeExchange, the luxury home-swapping community, is making it easier for travelers to experience these big events.

HomeExchange Collection features thousands of high-end homes in more than 85 countries, letting travelers stay like locals, enjoy home-like comfort, and skip the high hotel surges during the popular events and high season. Which event below would make you participate in the starchasing travel trend?

FIFA World Cup

The World Cup is set to take place in different cities across North America, and HomeExchange Collection makes it easier for travelers to experience the big event in Los Angeles. The platform has a modern home in the Hollywood Hills with plenty of bedrooms, a pool and panoramic views, making it perfect for families or groups of friends.

Caribbean Carnival

Experience the Caribbean Carnival in St. Lucia stress-free thanks. With Carnival’s big celebrations, nightlife, parties and more, the island has limited accommodations to cater to all the tourists. HomeExchange Collection, however, offers a beachfront villa with outdoor terraces, ocean views, a private pool and easy access to all the celebrations.

Ariana Grande World Tour

After years of not touring, one of the world’s biggest popstars, Ariana Grande, will be heading to a city near you. With demand for tickets higher than ever, fans may be traveling in order to see their favorite singer on tour. For those traveling to New York, HomeExchange Collection has a stylish loft and penthouse in Manhattan, offering quick access to multiple concert venues across the city.

Andrea Bocelli Tour

With stops in Tuscany and other European cities, there are plenty of chances for fans to catch Andrea Bocelli perform live. HomeExchange offers a countryside Tuscan villa or city apartments near concert halls all across Europe.

America250 July 2026 Celebrations

This summer, Washington, D.C. gears up for a once-in-a-generation national celebration. Accommodations in the city will be expensive and few and far between, so HomeExchange makes it easier for travelers to find comfortable accommodations in the heart of the celebrations, monuments, museums and more.