{"id":98891779,"date":"2017-12-18T17:37:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T22:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98891779"},"modified":"2020-05-07T08:10:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T12:10:57","slug":"7-biggest-travel-trends-for-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/7-biggest-travel-trends-for-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Biggest Travel Trends for 2018 And Where to Best Experience Them!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new year\u00a0brings in a lot of promise. New opportunities, new adventures and a brand new set of trends. Wondering what next year\u2019s biggest travel trends will be?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our go at predicting what\u2019s going to create the most buzz in 2018 \u2013 and where best to experience the trends.<\/p>\n

Digital Detox<\/h2>\n

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The need for gadget-free getaways where no signal and poor reception are a boon is bound to grow and to be catered to with more destinations offering the chance for visitors to disconnect from the digital demands of everyday life.<\/p>\n

So where\u2019s best to not<\/em> have a working vacation or keep in touch with the office? Think: island escapes (Greece<\/a>, Cook Islands, Samoa), mountain hideaways (Wyoming, Nepal<\/a>, Switzerland<\/a>) and desert oases (Utah<\/a>, Chile<\/a>, Namibia).<\/p>\n

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With major players opening high-end hotels in previously untapped markets across Central and Eastern Europe \u2013 such as InterContinental\u2019s launch of the first five-star luxury hotel in Ljubljana<\/a>, Slovenia and similar plans to do the same in Sofia, Bulgaria \u2013 looking east will be a safe bet for keeping track of the latest in luxury travel trends.<\/p>\n

Jetsetters keen to be among the first to book sessions or suites at Europe\u2019s newest spas, resorts, and upscale hotels would be wise to watch what\u2019s doing in Slovenia, Romania<\/a>, Serbia, and Montenegro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Odd Accommodations<\/h2>\n

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Yurts, treehouses, historical homes, repurposed industrial sites, RVs, riverboats \u2026 essentially anywhere you can safely spend the night that\u2019s not a traditional hotel will be a hot property in 2018 with travelers seeking novelty and Instagrammable<\/em> settings to make their trips that much more memorable.<\/p>\n

Where to book the quirkiest rooms and weirdest retreats? Have a look at Hawaii<\/a>, Panama<\/a>, Finland <\/a>and Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Trips that involve the opportunity to discover or develop a skill and return home with souvenirs made by hand by you<\/em> will be a big hit in the new year.<\/p>\n

From glassblowing workshops in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to jamon<\/em> hanging holidays in southern Spain<\/a>, whatever you\u2019re into you should be able to find enthusiastic experts willing to impart their knowledge in the right and relevant surroundings.<\/p>\n

Back to Basics<\/h2>\n

Safe, clean and conveniently situated budget-friendly hotels with small rooms featuring minimal amenities will continue to beckon travelers interested in exploring their destinations spending their money on what\u2019s happening with the locals on the street.<\/p>\n

Look for such perfunctory but perfectly comfy and smartly situated hotels in British cities such as London<\/a>, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.<\/p>\n

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Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality apps-based services and more travel-relevant technologies should enable more people to get where they want to go faster and with fewer hitches and possible at lower costs.<\/p>\n

Follow what\u2019s happening with airports in Australia and Southeast Asia for breakthroughs in security and efficiency and West Coast cities like San Francisco<\/a> and Seattle <\/a>for latest gear, gadgets, and apps to make your travels more fruitful and fun.<\/p>\n

Delectable Destinations<\/h2>\n

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Just about any and everywhere that can claim its own authentic cuisine. In 2018 with foodies going farther afield and deeper within their own communities for quality culinary experiences.<\/p>\n

Top places to eat and drink? For stateside savories, head to Tucson, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas; Greenville, North Carolina; and Portland, Maine. Tastiest overseas sightseeing tours are to be had in Cognac, France<\/a>; Setouchi, Japan<\/a>; and Porto, Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are your predictions for travel trends in 2018?<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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