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elcome to my monthly blog bringing you all the updates from my day-to-day work as a personal Travel Agent during the Pandemic, as well as top tips and ideas for your next trip… whenever that may be. Travel Counsellors is an independent network of travel consultants, specialising in tailor made and meaningful, sustainable travel for both business and leisure. We work around the clock at a time to suit our clients, and this week we were named as the “unsung heroes of travel industry” for our continued one to one assistance to people with bookings affected by the pandemic.
Big Travel Trends for 2021/2022
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s lockdown fatigue grows, we are seeing slow but steady increase in bookings for later this year and into 2022. There are some trends emerging which I would like to share for your inspiration.
Private Pools
It’s hot right now to book a villa or hotel suite with a private pool. Aside from it being very aesthetically pleasing to look out from your bed and see your own glistening pool... it reduces contact with other guests and gives maximum privacy for those “working from home” this summer.
Big Bucket List trips
No more requests for – Anywhere hot – what have you got? It’s about ticking off your list of travel goals. Visiting Lapland, and staying in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights. A short break in Monaco, but adding a helicopter transfer – arriving in style! Christmas in New York, but upgrading to Business Class. We have all been reminded that life is short... and we want to get out and LIVE! My top pick for 2022 would be an escorted tour of Japan including watching Sumo Wrestling, and visiting tea houses in Kyoto.
Booking Far Ahead
Many operators brought forward their release dates to enable us to book travel in 2022 and in some cases even 2023 to allow people to forward plan, spread payments and remove anxiety about what will happen this year.
New Hotels
This summer sees some amazing properties open across Europe. I am most excited about the brand new IKOS Andalusia, in Southern Spain. The newest addition to the IKOS group which holds the accolade of being the ‘World’s Best All Inclusive Resort’. It’s opulent and luxurious and it’s due to open in April. I have been invited to go and see it – if the borders are open in time… watch this space.
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