3 Emerging Travel Trends You’ll Want to Know
Travel trends are something I love to pay attention to and when I hear fresh ideas – I want to share them with you!
I recently attended a women’s travel conference in NYC where we came together for two days to talk about all things travel related. These women are living travel and their passion and excitement is an inspiration.
Let’s get to the top 3 travel trends I took away from that conference, and I hope you feel inspired too!
1. Wellness Travel Trends
If you haven’t noticed this trend, it’s definitely growing. The most prominent wellness trend being yoga retreats, but there are other options as well that you may not have heard of.
Wellness Sabbatical – Super stressed out at work and need to getaway? The wellness sabbatical is a growing trend. Take a week or two and visit a resort that’s far-flung and lets you just get away from it all.
Plant-Based Retreat – If you’re feeling like you want a health re-set this may be for you. Typically the only food offered is truly healthy, so there is no option to pick the french fries.
Yoga or Fitness Retreat – A fast-growing trend, many are opting for a vacation to optimize their wellness with yoga or exercise. There are so many available locations you could a yoga retreat locally, nationally or internationally.
Pro Tips for Wellness (for any traveler): Remember to stay hydrated and take vitamins while traveling. A few ideas I received from fellow travelers at my conference – take Pedialyte packets to rehydrate on long travel days, and bring plant-based nutritional shakes (in powder form) so you can easily shake one up for a quick healthy meal.
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Wellness Retreat Inspiration
Does a wellness retreat sound like just the thing you need? Get some inspiration from the following destinations and book yourself that much-needed escape.
Retreat on the Island of Amorgos, Greece – Aegialis Hotel & Spa: Y’all, this place is amazing. Whether you want a yoga experience or just a wellness getaway, this is a beautiful location on a less traveled Greek island. With free access to all spa amenities, sea views, and a Greek breakfast included, Aegialis offers you some major perks. Oh, and it’s also walking distance to the beach. (seriously click on this one if only to see the pictures of the view!)
Retreat in Costa Rica – Kinkara Luxury Retreat: Luxury camping surrounded by the beauty of nature. This is a true escape from the hustle and bustle. Experiences include hiking to jaw-dropping waterfalls, swimming in natural swimming holes, and a sweat lodge. Food is locally sourced so you can properly refuel your body. Click here to book this getaway!
Retreat in Morocco – Paradis Plage Surf Yoga & Spa: A retreat in Morocco that offers surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and yoga? Yes, please. Modern, well-designed accommodations and healthy cuisine make this a great spot. Another plus if you have kids – they can tag along and spend time at the kid’s club that offers beach games and movie sessions. A retreat for the whole family! Click here to book this one.
If you're looking for more wellness ideas, Get Your Guide has some great experiences. Click below!
2. Safety Travel Trends
Safety has always been a focus with travel, so that’s nothing new. What is new are travel advancements and technology. I’ll also share a few tips to think about, especially when traveling solo.
Ride Share Apps – One of the speakers at Women’s Travel Fest was a safety advisor at Uber (also a former cop and sexual crimes detective). They have been working on great advancements in their technology including RideCheck. Some of the features include pin verification, reporting an issue (either with the driver or another passenger) while you’re still in the car, and allowing female drivers to select female passengers at night especially in some countries.
The Beacon – This is a cool tool for your travel arsenal. What looks like a car remote, the beacon has a flashlight, a strobe light, a loud alarm, and a silent alert that will send your exact location to a pre-set list of contacts. It really offers peace of mind especially if you are a solo traveler. Check it out here!
Pro Tips for Safety:
- Know someone’s phone number – in the day and age of smartphones, do you have anyone’s number memorized anymore? You never know when you might need it.
- Be aware of your surroundings – I’m not telling you to be paranoid, but just be aware. Those who look scattered and distracted are more commonly the victims of a crime. Prepare yourself a bit by knowing where you are and following your intuition. If something in your gut tells you the situation doesn’t feel right, follow that feeling.
- Solo traveler safety – bring a doorstop with you. If you have ever worried about someone being able to get into your room, a doorstop on the inside of the door can help give you peace of mind!
3. Mindful & Conservation Travel Trends
Have you heard of flight shaming? It’s a Swedish born movement that says air travel should be minimized due to its environmental impact. Heavy right?
Most of us just want to travel and experience the world and learn from other cultures, so here are some ideas on how to reduce your impact.
If you’re going to travel, make it slow – Instead of 4 long weekend trips, make it two longer trips and stay at your destination longer. This means fewer flights or road trips, but you’ll get to experience a particular location for longer.
Re-usable travel items – If you need it, someone makes it. Ideas for re-usable items ideal for travel: Bring your own water bottle, use washable silicon bags instead of ziplocs or plastic bags, bring a canvas shopping bag, or pack less. 🙂
Purchase items without packaging – once you are in your destination, find a local market to buy fruits and vegetables or fresh goods, instead of packaged items at a grocery store.
Instagram less – It seems as though getting the perfect Instagram photo is the main focus of travel for some. Although it’s great to capture a memory, certain locations are becoming overwhelmed with the amount of foot traffic and over-tourism. Be mindful of how you capture your travels and enjoy the moment.
These are just a few ideas, let me know your ideas on how to conserve and still experience the world.
I feel grateful to have the opportunity to spend time with a community of women who are travelers, travel agents, bloggers, vloggers and everything in between. These tips and trends are thanks to them, and I hope you gained one valuable takeaway.
If you would like to attend Women’s Travel Fest in the future, here is a link to their site!
What travel trend did you enjoy reading about most? Comment below!
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