2021 Travel Trends
Revenge Spending - Making Up for Lost Travel Time
Did you have to cancel your well-thought-out wellness retreat in Hawaii or your friends' annual trip to the jazz festival in NOLA? With so many vacations getting cancelled and rebooked in the last year travelers are planning a vacation re-do and many are upping the ante with “revenge vacations.” When they make their new reservations, they are going big; splurging on upgrades and even booking destinations that were considered outlandish before the pandemic. Revenge travelers aren’t holding back. They are doubling down on their vacation investments in 2021 and looking forward to making up for lost time from 2020.
Locking in Travel Plans with New, Flexible Cancellation Policies
Travel companies are making it easier for you to make last-minute cancellations, changes to itineraries, or request a refund. If there is one thing to be thankful for it is cruise lines flexible booking policies! Still these policies won’t last forever, which is why now is the best time to book especially when many cruise lines have even announced new deployment as far out as 2023. But if you ready to start traveling now, Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Chile and Panama are open to American tourists now.
3 S’s: Sanitation, Screening and Social Distancing
One thing that remains consistent across all modes of travel and destination are the 3S’s: Sanitation, Screening, and Social Distancing—these will come into practice no matter where you decide to go. Having a travel professional to help provide guidance on safety protocols, boarding requirements and more is more important than ever if you want to know what to expect before you go.
Travel Pods on the Rise
Many travelers are seeking extra distance between them and society, so they’ve opted to create travel bubbles with their closest friends and relatives in private villas, private charter yachts and even private islands throughout the Caribbean. If you are hoping to travel and make your booking process a hassle-free experience with the upmost personal level of attention you should work with a travel advisor. To find a travel advisor visit; https://www.cruiseplanners.com/travel-agents
Popular Itineraries to Quench the Pent-up Demand
European cruises for 2021 and 2022 continues to be top choices by travelers. The second most popular is Alaska followed by the Caribbean. These destinations offer unique experiences each time you go, but for people looking to create a once in a lifetime memory, advisors suggest booking an unconventional accommodation to leave an imprint in your travel journey extra special.
Try booking in an all–inclusive resort with dreamlike nature surroundings designed for the ultimate spa getaway or book a suite on a river cruise. Small Ship Cruises are an ideal way to soak up the latest food and music trends of the port cities they visit. You might even make new friends with similar worldly tastes and interests as small ship cruises tend to draw well-traveled passengers. Cruise lines also limit the number of guests onboard small ship cruises to less than 250 people. These ships can navigate to islands in the Caribbean or sail along riverbanks. The options are endless, and no request will go unanswered if you book with a travel professional. 2021 will be the Year of Travel!
