The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
The travel industry is booming with opportunities post the two-year-long break where the plans got canceled, and destinations got closed. And the bags that were to be packed and dragged around at some gorgeous locations never got to leave even the top storage compartment of the wardrobes. Oh! And those beautiful outfits for the best vacation pictures never even got picked.
That’s changing now; people across the globe are planning their getaways to make up for the lost time. Even those traitor friends infamous for canceling the plan last minute are now looking forward to going on a trip because ‘You Only Live Once(YOLO).’
The traveling space has widened and is bustling with destinations, and it’s the perfect time for letting the travel bug out. While you are overthinking the prospect of a vacation like a certified adult, here are popular vacay trends that might get you almost convinced.
Hometowns calling
This holiday season, ‘mountains calling’ has been replaced by ‘hometowns calling’ for many travelers. Folks are taking this opportunity to go and revisit their roots and relish the comfort of their childhood homes. This trip serves as the best detox from adulting life and to legitimately feel like a child again.
Spending time with family, having home-cooked meals, taking a walk across the town to the places you have been to as a kid, reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances; there’s always so much to do, and yet feels as calming and comforting as ever. It’s also the safest budget trip that can not go wrong; you know the place like the back of your hand.
Tip to swear by – Avoid annoying neighbors with embarrassing stories from your childhood.
Self-Care game on
Vacation is no longer just about exotic locations; it’s more about refreshing the mind, body, and soul. The self-care retreats are growing in popularity, as the last two years have been highly challenging and both mentally and physically draining. Lately, there’s been an increased awareness of the benefits of taking care of oneself and that ‘self-care’ is not just any word trending on the internet.
The self-care retreats are helping people to relax and reconnect with themselves. Even the resorts and hotels have jumped at the opportunity and offer packages including spas and an entire itinerary of relaxing activities. It’s gone from posting philosophical posts with mountains in the background to putting your phone away. Your work calls can wait; it’s time to listen to your inner calling.
Make amends with family
The annual family trips are a tradition for many, but they have been on hold for a while now. Remember those long road trips you took with your family to your hometown, a hill station that, most often than not, is filled with trips to temples. Also, how could we forget our annoying siblings or cousins pestering for the window seat? This travel season is the best time to take a trip to resume this tradition with your family. A family trip is the best excuse to compensate for all the bonding moments missed while building your life and work.
Make the dream tour happen
The travel trend for the season is also – ‘Go big’. Dream destination – why not? It’s time to put that travel procrastination to rest and take that leap. With travel restrictions lifted across the globe, the gates have opened for vaccinated travelers; people have eagerly picked up the opportunity to tick some gorgeous locations off their bucket list.
If you aren’t traveling, it might become a little hard to open your social media as you will be bombarded with photos of friends and acquaintances at the iconic locations. That dream destination you have been pining over since you saw it in a movie or a song, heard from a friend, or discovered it on the internet; now is the time to take that trip.
Final verdict
Treat yourself to that much-awaited and well-deserved break. It is also about letting yourself free because that’s what we are supposed to be doing; experiencing things way beyond the boundaries of your city. So while you take yourself on that perfect holiday and relax, leave the worries of dragging your heavy luggage across airports or trying to fit them in the back of your car on a road trip, and CarterX your luggage.