8 travel trends about to blow up
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There’s nothing quite like getting ahead of a trend. From the next big colour to the style of sofa that will dominate the next few years, figuring out what’s going to be cool is hard work. Enter, sites like Pinterest. Compiling millions of data points on everything from photogenic food to our favourite types of kitchens, Pinterest can give an insight into the world around us with just a few simple clicks. So it only makes sense that their Pinterest 100 report is filled with a goldmine of information.
For 2019, Pinterest’s report included a travel trends section, outlining the places and movements set to be huge in the coming months. From the type of travel (eco) to the preferred islands (remote), the report is packed with data that backs up exactly what we’ll all be doing come 2020 and beyond. Giving us a glimpse into our travel futures, the report is a glimpse of how people around the world are planning their holidays and which inspirational photos they’re saving. The proof is in the pictures, right? Below, eight of our favourite trending topics from the report worth noting.
Bus travel, up 32%
It might be cheap (and not so cheerful) but bus travel is seeing a resurgence. Maybe it’s the chance to stop on the side of the road and experience the side of the country, or perhaps it’s more to do with spending less on domestic travel and splashing out instead on designer hotels and Instagram-worthy meals.
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Autumn holidays, up 94%
Summer might still be the best time to get away and unwind, but searches for autumn holidays are certainly on the rise. Go for a location like Southern Australia or North America to make full use of the changing environment.
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Dilapidated castles, up 142%
Forget Versailles, it’s all about finding under-the-radar and hidden castles. Up a huge 142 per cent, travellers are seeking out off the beaten track structures to ensure their holiday is as unique as ever.
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Unplanned itineraries, up 192%
Searches for travellers heading to a destination without a plan are up by almost 200 per cent. Booking a ticket and nothing else sounds like one for those with time to spare and spontaneity in spades.
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Hot springs, up 32%
Natural hot springs have always been a source of wonder for travellers, but a spike in interest of late has seen pools like Cascate del Mulino Saturnia in Italy and Grutas Tolantongo in Mexico become must-see spots for visitors nearby.
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Less-travelled islands, up 179%
A true nomad likes nothing more than to get off the beaten track. Enter, Pinners and their love of remote islands. Head to South East Asia and the Carribean for a full suite of under-the-radar islands to explore, luxury or otherwise.
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Small towns, up 276%
Just like the out of the way islands, travellers are looking to stay in smaller towns in favour of bigger cities. Call it what you want, but it seems modern travellers have been bitten by the adventure bug.
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Zero-waste travel, up 74%
With sustainability imperative to everything we do in 2019, it only makes sense for travel to change along with the times. Searches for zero-waste travel are up 74 per cent, proving travellers want more from airlines, tours and hotels to ensure their carbon footprint remains as low as possible.
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