2018: The Year of Experiences
There’s every reason you must make
plans to explore new horizons, thanks to 17 long weekends of 2018
Travel trends in 2018 are slated to be a lot about experiences.
Indian families will begin to take short breaks multiple times and indulge
in unique offerings that are
experiential in a destination. ET-Panache Travel’s in-house survey
revealed leading trends including:
GLAMOUROUS CAMPING (GLAMPING) & VOLUNTOURISM WITH
PURPOSE:
Corporate professionals will agree that the 17 long weekends of 2018 have
stirred up a great appetite for short breaks at quick getaways from their city.
Glamourous camping or Glamping as it is popularly known offers off-site camping with many luxurious
settings. Voluntary Tourism has picked up steam with families who
like their children to add a sense of purpose in their lives. Ecological conservation is a
UN-driven initiative and voluntourism options by various standardised agencies
are a big hit with students too. Participating in community-driven activities
with a native tends to add greater perspective for volunteering
individuals. Top Spots:Voluntary
sessions to teach English, bring medical aid, spread sustainable ways of forest
and animal conservation are amazing bets. Immersive experiences of camping in the famed Safari lodges
amidst the forests of Masaai Mara, Igloo pods to watch the Northern Lights or
Floating cabins on the coast of Cambodia are big on the wishlist.
WOMEN TRAVEL GROUPS & SOLO TRAVEL:
As more and more women climb the corporate ladder, their travel
habits too will be evidently visible. Adding some days of leisure to an official tour will be a trend
where family members can join in and then move together as a family group.
Learning a new adventure activity
typically offered at the destination will be a prime attraction. Solo travel
will also see a significant spike. Top
Spots: USA and Canada’s familyfriendly offerings will be a big
draw.
CULINARY TOURS WITH A CULTURAL TWIST:
What better way to understand the traditional rituals of a
destination than through its festival food. Muchneeded twist to a
mundane culinary tour is finally here with a festive bang. Real food adventure
guided tours, which offer participatory festival dish preparation sessions,
food and wine pairings and local market visits to check out seasonal goods that
are apt for a family gathering is up on the charts. Make way for the Gourmet
Traveller. Top Spots: Local chefs in Fiji, Seychelles and
Spain for hands-on cooking lessons are big. Farm tours in Kelowna, Israel and
Bhutan shall pave way to learn about the fresh produces.
REJUVENATION WITH ACTIVE WELLNESS
Mental health wellness is gaining momentum where stress-busting
rejuvenation programmes that aid in chakra balancing, weight loss or an overall glow are welcomed. Hot
springs and wellness retreats that extend active outdoorsy activities will
emerge as people focus improving their physical and emotional well-being. Top Spots: Travellers will take detox
breaks in the foothills of Himalayas, indulge in spa treatments in Thailand or
Bali or check into a retreats of Austria.
EXTREME ADVENTURE:
As travellers are spreading into the last unexplored corners of
the globe, the demand for bigger, better, and more adventurous experiences is skyrocketing. Pushing your travel
boundaries with extreme adventure is in vogue. Sky diving, bungee jumping, wingsuit jumping, mountain expeditions and
challenging traditional games will be a preferred choice. Top Spots: Ice cycling in Mongolia,
Trekking to spot Snow Leopards in Tibet, Cruising in Antarctica, Everest
Basecamp jumping, Rafting in Rotorua rapids, taking advanced open water courses
in Philippines and tough terrain hikes in Argentina.
CRUISING, DESTINATIONCENTRIC CELEBRATIONS & ROMANTIC
GETAWAYS:
Trust
us when we say that you will make time for love. Long distance relationships will survive, thanks to greater
accessibility and technologically advanced gadgets making it easier to stay
connected. You will find reasons to accept invitations from relatives who
invite you overseas for their 25th
wedding anniversary and you will effortlessly attend your daughter’s graduation in her
international university. Cruising
abroad with elderly parents will seem like a more comfortable
option. Romantic dates on
a cruise will be a pleasant way to visit multiple destinations at a stretch.
This will also bring joy for big groups as cruising will become possible from
smaller Indian port towns too. Travelling
hassle-free with your pets will be an option worth considering.
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