Here are a few of the tips we found the most interesting for 2019:
New Experiences
70% of people think that trips, where you have new experiences, are more important than those where you see all the sights. By visiting skilled artisans, family-run businesses or having an exclusive dinner in a local’s home, genuine connections are formed with the people who know the destinations best. Source: SmarterTraveler.com
“Bleisure” Trips on the Rise
The survey finds more Millennials than Boomers will use all or most of their vacation time (77% versus 62%). But once out of town, the younger generation is more likely to bring work with them (78% versus 59%). Source: AARP.com
Family Gap Years
It is estimated that by 2020 roughly half the American workforce will be freelance. In addition, 40% more children are being home-schooled in recent years. It’s no surprise that parents are embracing the freedom this lifestyle lends. You’ll begin to hear more about family gap years – taking a year to travel the world as a family while working and learning abroad. Source: cntraveller.com
Family First
Visiting family and/or friends is by far the most popular reason for travel amongst Americans – 64% cited this as a type of trip that they will take in 2019. Boomers are more likely to be planning this type of trip than other demographics – 71% will take this type of trip. Source: wexinc.com