In simple terms, travel has been on hold for almost a year now. There was a time when you could decide on the spur of the moment to take a break, but that feels like a distant memory. Instead of buying annual insurance, most of us are now opting for single trip policies.
We can’t predict what will happen next, so flexibility is essential when planning any travel. Recent headlines suggest there’s hope on the horizon, with talks of vaccines and faster COVID tests offering some optimism.
The travel industry has been turned upside down and it will take a long time for things to go back to the way they were. Let’s take a look at what traveling in 2021 might look like and what it means for your holiday plans.
For most of us, 2020 has meant spending a lot of time indoors, and we want to change that. While any kind of travel can help break the monotony, some types are more appealing. Adventure trips and vacations in large, open spaces are becoming increasingly popular. There has been a surge in interest in National Parks, and once travel restrictions lift, these destinations might be high on everyone’s list.
Of course, there are people who are still hesitant to fly due to health concerns, but there’s also a new type of traveler emerging: the conscious traveler. Travel had become incredibly easy over the past decade with budget airlines and hotels, leading many of us to take multiple holidays each year. Now, people are reevaluating what they want from their trips. They might not stop traveling altogether but could choose longer, more meaningful vacations over several shorter ones.
Working from your holiday spot used to be a joke, but from 2020 onwards, it’s becoming a viable option. Many companies have relaxed their policies about working from home. As people try to make up for lost time by planning longer trips next year, more might work while traveling. Not all employers will allow it, but it will certainly change how we balance work and travel.
As the world gradually returns to normal, travel in 2021 could start becoming a reality again. We’re excited to hear about your upcoming adventures!