For travelers, the New Year is a time of exciting opportunities and experiments (see New Year Travel Trends). Trips can be done in many ways. Some people travel according to the seasons, while others travel according to their preferences. These can include beaches, hill stations, deserts, seas, lakes, bustling cities with modern vibes, quiet towns or villages, adventure travel, or relaxing trips.
This list is endless; it goes on and on. So how about talking about some fun travel trends to follow this year? 2022 was the year when we recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and started travelling again. So that year (2022), we were travelling with a lot of hope and little apprehension. But all worries aside, everyone is hopeful that the coming year will be a good one for tourists.
With careful and thoughtful travel in mind, here are some very exciting travel trends for the new year:
Overland travel
Most people do overland travel. Traveling is not just about travelling by air and sea. It is possible to travel by land with excitement and adventure. Self-driving rides with family, friends, and loved ones can be a great experience when it comes to overland travel.
Ecotoursim
Travels like ecotourism bring us closer to nature. It is something that refreshes us mentally and physically. Nature tourism offers many experiences in some of the world's most beautiful places. Through these nature-based trips, there are opportunities to learn more about the earth and its creatures and to know yourself. At least once in your lifetime, you should experience a trip where you are completely immersed in nature.
Solo Travel
One of the great things about solo travel is that you have complete freedom to shape your itinerary. That means we don't have to change our travel plans to accommodate the wishes of our companions or their convenience. What do we have? how It seems that the journeys could be done that way. This is not possible on group trips. We discover ourselves on the journey alone. Understanding who we are and what we are capable of Now the number of solo travellers is increasing.
Domestic Travel
Several surveys on the subject indicate that domestic travel has now increased more than international travel. In 2022, reports suggest that Indian travellers will take domestic travel at a much higher rate than international travel. It is said that during this time there were various types of travel exploration, such as solo trips, self-drive rides, and impromptu adventure trips to known and unknown destinations in India.
Wellness Tour
If we have learned anything from the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic (lockdowns), one of them is that our health is our wealth. Following that, many travellers have shown great interest in destinations that improve their well-being. This can be described as a wellness tour or medical tourism. Be it yoga retreats, forest bathing, or Ayurvedic retreats, this trip is a trending must-have.
Responsible toursim
Responsible tourism is now growing as a travel trend that is being followed all over the world. This is one of the most important things for travellers to keep in mind—responsibility and caution wherever we travel. For example, when you visit an unusual and beautiful place, try to leave it as you found it. Avoid activities that pollute or destroy the area. This means that there will be concern about those areas.