The Joy of the Journey
Typically, travelers are rushing to arrive as quickly as possible to a single destination, where they’ll spend the majority of their vacation. But the joy, as they say, is in the journey. Seventy-five percent of global travelers believe a trip is more enjoyable when the journey feels like part of it, so why not build experiences into the voyage? From sleeper trains to super yachts, slow, nostalgic travel has returned with a focus on high luxury and design. For some travelers, the mode of transportation is the destination, which helps them slow down and enjoy the scenery.
You can still embrace this trend when traveling by car by mapping out landmarks for pitstops and overnight stays along your route. RV trips are another hot trend in 2023, with 61% of Americans planning to take an RV road trip this year (up 13% over 2022).
When flying internationally, many airlines offer stopover programs that let you enjoy a popular destination after the first leg of your trip. This stopover from Air Canada gives you 48 hours in Toronto on your way to Europe or Asia. Extended layovers like this are likely to decrease the cost of your flight while giving you a chance to rest, recharge, and experience another region of the world within the same vacation.