Just like beauty or fashion trends evolve and change overtime, the same goes with travel and the many reasons that entice people to book their own getaway each year. If more quality time together, more adventure and more authentic travel experiences are what you’re hoping to explore in this new decade, read on to discover the top travel trends that we believe are here to stay in 2020!
1. Sustainable Travel
Sustainability isn’t just a buzz word. Many travel companies are making a conscious effort to ensure their tours and experiences reduce their carbon footprint and on the flip side - travelers are more inspired than ever to holiday if they know it’s contributing to the greater good. Think e-tickets over paper tickets, eco-friendly accommodation and tours that adopt a waste-free philosophy. This also applies to wildlife conservation and opting to support experiences that feed back into the local economy. Who would have thought that your next holiday could support communities and the planet?
2. Health, Fitness & Active Holidays
For many people, a holiday is the chance to indulge, let the hair down and enjoy those guilty pleasures, but for some – the idea of a restorative holiday that promotes fitness and wellbeing is becoming much more appealing. With life getting busier by the day and stress levels rising, we’re seeing more travelers opting to incorporate hiking and biking trips into their holidays such as walking the Camino, riding along the Danube or checking into that week-long health retreat in Bali. The best part is? These active holidays prevent the notion of needing to go on another ‘holiday’ when you return, as it well and truly serves its purpose in allowing yourself to restore and unwind.
3. Authentic Experiences
Gone are the days of ticking off the tourist attractions then flying home. Whilst nothing will beat seeing the iconic Eiffel Tower, the blue hues of Positano or the dazzling lights of Vegas, travelers are craving more authentic experiences these days that take them out of the long queues and off the beaten track. Companies like Intrepid offer fantastic experiences such as foodie trips, homestays and tours led by local guides so you can immerse yourself in the people, culture and history of worldwide destinations. You’ll be sure to remember that underground jazz bar in New Orleans, or the delicious smells of the spice farm in Goa, India when you seek out authentic travel experiences.
4. Group Travel
How many times have you thought about getting your best friends or family together for a holiday yet the thought of organizing it left you feeling completely overwhelmed? 2020 is the year to get out from behind our screens and enjoy in-person connection and quality time together – and what better way to do that than with a planned getaway. Instead of milestone Birthday parties or run of the mill Hen’s or Bucks do’s, travelers are keen to combine these experiences with a holiday, granting everyone (not just the leading lady/man) a great time. These sorts of holidays that bring everyone together are sure to create lifelong memories and with the support from a travel expert, will make those hard-to-plan group logistics a total breeze!
5. Event Travel
Another trend we’re spotting for 2020 and beyond is event travel; that is coinciding your trip with an upcoming event or conference and staying on for a glorious holiday. Whether you’re into fitness and want to treat yourself to a getaway after that ultra-marathon, tick off a family bucket-list and enjoy a White Christmas overseas, or perhaps you’ve dreamed of visiting the rowdy beer halls of Oktoberfest, now is the perfect time to check your calendar and mark those event dates so you can extend your annual leave and enjoy some R+R!
Do any of these travel trends resonate with you and your hopes to travel this year? Perhaps you’d like to combine some or all of these elements into your next trip. Book in to chat with one of our passionate team and we’d be glad to help you plan a memorable holiday in 2020!