Travel Trends for 2021

As 2020 draws to a close, many of us will be looking back and thinking about holidays that never were. Some might even be thinking about the way we travel and how that will now ft in with the world around us. There’s no doubt that in 2021, travel is going to look very different. Trends are starting to emerge that show how we may want to be travelling in the coming months and years. Things like travelling more off the beaten track – away from large crowds. Spending time and making memories with our loved ones in more private settings. And showing more support to independent businesses and local communities. As the light slowly starts to emerge at the end of that tunnel, let’s have a look at the future of travel. Travel will be more... local

2020 was the year we discovered local treasures on our doorsteps. This trend is set to continue into 2021 too. Just as much fun and adventure but a little closer to home. Travel restrictions for more exotic destinations still have a huge question mark hanging over them and when they will start to ease, only time will tell. Until then, we may see national restrictions easing so travellers will probably go with the safer option of travelling closer to home, rather than a gamble on a trip abroad. And lots to be excited about - fantastic national parks like the Lakes and Peak District, city breaks to vibrant cities like Newcastle (loved it - highly recommend) and Bristol (on the list), quirky accommodation off the beaten track in the form of yurts and treehouses. There are some great companies online to inspire your accommodation choices, try Canopy & Stars and Airbnb. Travel will be more... experiential

After being cooped up, people are keen to get out & about. But they won’t be satisfed with just scratching the surface of the places they visit. They want to get under the skin, to really experience everything the world has to offer. Think foodie tours to sample the local cuisine, kayaking or cycling in the countryside or learning a language in the country where it is spoken. Not In The Guidebooks is a great website that offer some amazing experiential trips. Travel will be more... private

It’s not about travelling alone. Far from it. Think family and multi-generation (a.k.a ‘multi-gen’) travel. Private experiences will give families who may have been separated for the past year the chance to be together again in a safe environment. While the idea of booking a trip and digging out your suitcase might seem a little out of reach at the moment, the travel industry feel that we should start to see the world move again in the late spring. *fngers & toes crossed* And when it does, there is hope and optimism that we will all carry with us respect, consideration and a whole lot of appreciation not just for each other but most of all for the wonderful world we live in.