This week I wanted to share some of the travel trends we are seeing for 2023, some hold true year after year, while others are emerging as we move away from our days grounded by the pandemic.

Top 5 trends for 2023 travel

#1 – Making up for lost vacation time – many families are planning for multigenerational travel in 2023 as the past several holidays were spent away from friends and family. We’re seeing larger groups that include all branches of the family tree.

#2 – Going big – With the pent up wanderlust we’ve all experienced our dream sheets have gotten even longer. We’re seeing more inquiries into locations that are often “saved” for milestone occasions, such as Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Egypt and Southern Africa.

#3 – Staying longer – This goes hand in hand with the unused vacation time from the past few Summers. We’re continuing to see a shift towards average vacation length of 14 – 17 days combined with fewer locations. Clients are choosing to immerse themselves in the local culture and slow down enough to enjoy their time away. “Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see” ~Jimmy Buffett.

#4 – Private tours – Many clients prefer the personal touch of private tours to get to know the destination. These tours are often tailored to the interests of the clients, rather than joining a bus full of tourists to check boxes on a “must see” list in a guide book.

#5 – Special interest vacations – This goes hand in hand with the curated experiences of a private tour. We’re seeing more clients request unique experiences centered around their passions. Already booked for 2023 we have clients who are taking hiking vacations in Portugal, garden trips in Spain, cooking classes in Italy and biking trips in France. There really is an itinerary for everyone if you share your vision at the beginning of the planning process.

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