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\u201cCabin fever has taken hold for many Americans after a grueling year,\u201d says Matt Thompson, director of partnerships for RVezy<\/a>, an RV rental marketplace. Company research found that 63% of Americans of all ages, and 49% of those 65 and older, plan to take a summer vacation this year.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the items appearing most on travel bucket lists.<\/p>\n

5 Travel Trends<\/h2>\n

Here are five trends experts says are influencing travel decisions this year:<\/p>\n

1. Domestic Bucket List Destinations<\/h4>\n

\u201cTravelers are booking longer vacations to celebrate missed milestones like anniversaries and birthdays, many of which are bucket list experiences, like coast-to-coast vacations including stops at America’s incredible National Parks, iconic cities and more,\u201d reports Jim Marini, vice president, Amtrak Vacations<\/a>. According to Amtrak bookings, the top post-pandemic travel destinations include Glacier, Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.<\/p>\n

2. New Form of Group Travel<\/h4>\n

Traditional tour group travel is being replaced with groups limited to people in our COVID bubble or pod. \u201cWe run group trips that are an easy way for friends to meet up and go on an adventure together,\u201d explains Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways<\/a>, provider of chef-led culinary travel tours. \u201cShorter travel time means more quality time together – something we’ve all missed terribly over the past year.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. RV Trips<\/h4>\n

\u201cNow that traveling is opening back up, we are given the green light to proceed, but we must proceed with caution,\u201d says travel expert Ravi Roth, CEO of Ravi Round the World<\/a>. Roth is one of 18 million Americans making their first RV trip this summer, according to RVezy data. \u201cInstead of flying all around the United States, I\u2019m doing a road trip with my Dad. We are able to see a vast majority of the country in a safe and responsible way. The conversations, sights and sounds are invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Multi-Generational Travel<\/h4>\n

With many grandparents having been separated from their precious grandbabies for so long, experts expect a rise in \u201cskip-gen\u201d travel, where parents are left home as the older and younger generations head off together. This development is giving rise to \u201cgramping\u201d, tent or RV camping with the elders, which respondents to the RVEzy survey ranked as the least risky travel accommodation.<\/p>\n

5. Service or Impact-Based Experiences<\/h4>\n

\u201cCOVID-19 has given many people the space to reflect, take a step back and look at the bigger picture,\u201d says Simon Birkenhead, CEO of International Volunteer HQ<\/a>, a tour company that helps volunteers make a positive impact while they travel. \u201cThe desire for a new kind of travel has emerged from the pandemic — one that allows space for authentic cultural immersion, where we are fully present and are able to enjoy travel at a slower pace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Travel Is Important<\/h2>\n

Smart and safe travel is good for us.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter this past year, many are yearning for the fulfillment and joy that comes from discovering a new setting or returning to a beloved spot away from home,\u201d Baer-Sinnott notes. \u201cSeeing the world gives them meaning, energizes them and is a respite from their daily routines.”<\/p>\n

Mariani agrees: \u201cTravel makes us feel alive. Its benefits include allowing us to enjoy new and different locations and experiences, relax and focus on the things we enjoy seeing and doing, and spend time with our loved ones reflecting, sharing stories, and creating new memories.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t actually go somewhere, making a plan reaps benefits, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople can get an extraordinary amount of joy out of preparing for and looking forward to a trip, and there is even science to back this up,\u201d Baer-Sinnott notes. \u201cA recent study showed that anticipation for an experiential purchase — like a trip — can bring someone more happiness than anticipation for other types of purchases.\u201d<\/p>\n

So take another look at your bucket list of post-COVID travel destinations and take action.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future is unpredictable,\u201d Birkhead says. \u201cWe don\u2019t know what\u2019s around the corner, so go now and make the most of it!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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