An aerial view of the new Waldorf Astoria Cancun , a 173- room luxury resort offering panoramic ocean views , world-class dining and elevated wellness experiences .
how quickly those destinations could be ‘ taken from them ,’ so to speak , and they are ready to jump back in with two feet and finally mark that initial Europe trip off the list .”
Types of Travel
1 . TOURS More complex itineraries are on the agenda as people look for personal — and deeper and more meaningful — experiences . “ My clients are seeking the luxury of private tours , private drivers and skip-the-line VIP treatment whenever possible ,” said Paula Prickett of Black Dog Luxury Travel . “ They ’ re choosing the experience as well as the property . They are seeking to be immersed in the local culture , meeting the people who love where they live and learning about their lives . They ’ ll do the ‘ tourist ’ things to check the box and then take the time and effort to create their own special memories .”
2 . CRUISES While the entire cruise industry is innovating post-pandemic , expedition cruises in particular have soared in popularity as adventurers are looking to journey to some of Earth ’ s most remote destinations . Silver Endeavor , Silversea ’ s new polar vessel , will explore the British Isles , Iceland , Greenland and the Arctic this summer before heading to Antarctica in the winter . For those looking for up-close wildlife encounters in a different kind of climate , Quasar Expeditions retraces the footsteps of Darwin through the Galápagos Islands on a 32-passenger expedition yacht , named Evolution .
3 . TRAINS An interest in sustainable choices is driving interest in train travel , and rail companies are helping to meet demand with the launch of new and luxurious trains and routes . Great Journeys New Zealand offers six- to
17-day tours that traverse the North Island , cruise along the Kaikōura coast or ascend the majestic Southern Alps . Tickets include hotel stays at each stop . For those who prefer to stay on board , Nightjet recently launched routes throughout Europe , including from Germany to Venice , Italy , and Croatia ; from Vienna and Munich to Genoa , Italy , passing through Cinque Terre ; from Paris to Vienna , Budapest and Romania ; and from Zurich to Milan and Rome .
Types of Travelers
1 . SOLO For individual travelers who would like to share the experience with others , group tours can be an excellent way to pair them up with vacationers who have similar interests . “ Solo travelers are loving group tours so they can travel within niche travel groups with experts in a certain field ,”
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