The news continues to improve with regards to relaxing entry requirements abroad for fully vaccinated US travelers. In the past week we have seen several announcements from countries dropping the incoming testing requirements with more signs of announcements coming in the next few weeks.
This encouraging news may have you wondering if maybe the time is right to start planning a vacation to one of the destinations on your dream sheet. I know that list of vacation ideas has grown for nearly everyone since we’ve been grounded for the better part of 2 years now.
When you start thinking about where to go next, I suggest we look at things from a different perspective. Let’s chat about your budget and the time frame you are able to travel within for the places on your list and go from there, rather than starting with the destination. We’ll take a look at where your best value is for 2022 rather than moving through your list from top to bottom.
There have been many changes to the way we travel in the past two years.
Here are the trends that seem to be leading the way right now:
#1 – single destination vacations, or at least fewer destinations – when you think of European travel it’s easy to try to fit as much into your itinerary as you think you can. When you compare an international trip to a domestic one, consider the pace. You wouldn’t do a 10 day vacation to Florida where you spend 2 nights in Key West, 2 in Miami, 2 in Orlando, 2 in St. Augustine and 2 in Pensacola. Why are you trying to see all of Ireland in the same amount of time? Slow down and spend more time in one spot!
#2 – longer vacations – This one is hard for Americans, but we’re finally starting to embrace vacations that are at least 10 days and more often trending up to 14 – 21 days. With the rise in teleworking we find that people are more comfortable spending more time away from the office, or even the home office.
#3 – more sustainable vacations – While the pause for Covid precautions is a strain on many, the planet itself has shown signs of new life and improvement during the past two years as a result. Travelers are beginning to consider more closely the impact that their carbon footprint brings. We can help you navigate these new options through our Vacation For Good program when you’re ready.
#4 – integrating experiences such as culinary or wellness into your vacations – have you tuned into an online cooking class or started doing your daily yoga practice through youTube? Why not carry those one step further on your next vacation and incorporate a cooking class, or perhaps include an element of wellness in your daily itinerary?
#5 – private experiences – this has been on the rise for the past several years and promises to continue to skyrocket as we move forward. No one really enjoyed those massive group jaunts through a crowded museum following a cat toy on a stick, did they? Luckily we’re seeing an increase in not only small group options, but private options as well.
What are some changes you would like to make when planning your next vacation? When it comes to the destination, do you still have the same spots in mind, or have those shifted as well?
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