When someone mentions travel trends, it\u2019s easy to think \u201cTrends? Don\u2019t people just go where they feel like going at that moment?\u201d Well, actually that isn\u2019t necessarily the way people operate. You see there are so many factors that influence people\u2019s travel plans and of course which destinations they decide to travel to. Like different economies, political stability, finances, Global Warming and cultural variety \u2013 and more!<\/p>\n
What are the universal biggies? What type of destinations do travellers tend to flock to? Well, unique wonders of the world are certainly places right up there on the popularity scale\u2013 especially natural wonders. With Global Warming altering and affecting the environment many travellers have a sense of urgency to truly appreciate nature in all its splendour. So, destinations that focus on the magnificent wonders of nature and the like \u2013 are then \u201cnaturally\u201d trending in 2017 and beyond.<\/p>\n
Something else that seems to be trending amongst the average traveller is value for money. This includes the traveller weighing up their country\u2019s currency, with the intended destination\u2019s currency and economy. So people tend to opt for destinations that are friendlier on their wallets.<\/p>\n
So what specifics are on the cards for 2017? Check out some predicted trends for 2017:<\/p>\n
As the trend above implied, many travellers want to see those magnificent, one-of-a-kind natural wonders before they disappear. Or opt for travel destinations that were previously \u201ctaboo\u201d destinations for some reason or other (like Cuba). These are some of the major influencing factors in the destinations travellers choose in 2017. Destinations that fall under this category include \u2013 Antarctica, The Great Barrier Reef and Venice.<\/p>\n
Then there are the \u201clive for the moment\u201d or \u201cif you are not living life on the edge you are taking up too much space\u201d type of travellers. These travellers seek and crave crazy, different or the adrenaline rush type of adventures. So it is no surprise that travelling to destinations that offer a wide variety of adventure options and are known as \u201cdifferent\u201d, are popular choices. These destinations include South Africa (of course we are an awesome destination), New Zealand, Peru and Galapagos Islands. Not that we are biased or anything but South Africa truly is an adventurer\u2019s dream \u2013 from Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town, various thrilling bungee and bridge swinging experiences like at the Soweto Towers, to Zip-lining all over the country and micro-lighting and more.<\/p>\n
In a world that swarms, revolves around and constantly seeks at creating and acquiring new technologies \u2013 noise, busyness, increased stress levels, fast pace working environments and the never ending hustle and bustle \u2013 has become the societal norm. It is no wonder that people are choosing to escape it all and travel to places where they can \u201cunplug\u201d and unwind. Places that offer travellers \u201cdigital detoxes\u201d like Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve<\/u><\/strong> in the Cederberg area, have and will become increasingly more popular in 2017 with travellers craving to unwind and relax.<\/p>\n Gone are the days when people wanted to live and travel in a homogenous bubble. Now travellers are eager to taste, see and experience different communities and cultures that are found all over the world. Travelling to indigenous and tropical communities and cultures will be a rising travel trend from 2017 and on. Destinations include Laos, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Cuba.<\/p>\n With many people becoming more budget conscious, but at the same time needing and loving vacation time, travelling locally is a top predicted trend for 2017 beyond. This is not a bad thing though. Travelling within the country people live in is a great opportunity for travellers to experience everything special about their country. Think customised playlists, yummy snacks and bonding time with your loved ones \u2013 think road trips! Who says affordable has to be boring?<\/p>\n *Road trip to Mpumalanga or along the Garden Route anyone?<\/p>\n References:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.adventurestudenttravel.com\/7-most-important-travel-trends-for-2017\/<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.greenspot.travel\/blog\/2017-travel-trends\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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