Literary tourism is on the rise as more travelers seek out destinations connected to their favorite books and authors. The global literary tourism market is projected to reach about $3.7 billion by 2034, fueled by readers eager to visit the real-life settings behind beloved stories and the places that shaped the writers who created them.
With holidays like Book Lover’s Day on August 9 and International Literacy Day on September 8, here is how literary travel proves that a great story can inspire the next great adventure.
Becoming a Bookworm at The Betsy – South Beach
The Betsy – South Beach is a leading literary hotel, with more than 10,000 books throughout its library, guest rooms and public spaces. Last year, it welcomed its first community librarian, Dr. Annette Fromm, who continues to curate and expand the collection. The Betsy Writer’s Room has hosted more than 1,200 writers and artists, along with year-round poetry readings, literary salons and art installations celebrating the written word. The hotel also recently introduced a monthly Books & Books series featuring nationally acclaimed authors.
A Novel Escape at The Goodtime Hotel
The Goodtime Hotel is made up of a collection of intimate spaces that encourage guests to tap into their sense of adventure. The property’s library is a cozy nook where hotel guests can lounge, read or gather. The space includes comfortable seating and design elements such as light woods, soft color palettes and a nod to the neighborhood’s art deco spirit.
The Hemingway Hideaway at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
Just minutes from the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort offers an Ernest Hemingway Package that lets guests immerse themselves in the Nobel Prize-winning author’s world. The package includes a tour of the writer’s iconic former home, a bottle of Papa’s Pilar Rum and a tour of the distillery (named after Hemingway’s beloved boat, Pilar), a sunset sail or fishing charter inspired by Hemingway’s love of the sea, and an in-room library featuring a curated collection of books by the author. *This package is available upon request, subject to availability.
A Literary Retreat on Florida’s Gulf Coast
The Perry Hotel Naples invites guests to slow down and reconnect with the written word in The Library, a welcoming space inspired by classic reading rooms. More than just a quiet place to unwind, the library celebrates the power of storytelling through art and history. Historic photographs of President Harry Truman evoke a sense of nostalgia, while artwork by Irish artist John Neary incorporates Ogham, one of Ireland’s earliest written languages, to spell the Gaelic words clú (“honor”) and ádh (“luck”). The installation reflects one of the founding philosophies behind the hotel: “The harder I work, the luckier I get,” creating a thoughtful space where literature, language and history come together.