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Agent to Agent: What's Trending in Travel

Image: Solo travel remains a popular travel trend. (photo courtesy of grinvalds/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
Image: Solo travel remains a popular travel trend. (photo courtesy of grinvalds/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Dear Tammy: Do you know what's currently trending in travel? How often would you suggest that I check for new travel trends?

Tammy: It's always a good idea to keep up with what's currently trending in travel as trends are going to change every so often. Checking for new travel trends every few months or so is a general guideline to follow. And be sure to keep all of your travel trend information organized so you can always have easy access to any new trending info at a glance.

Also, know that choosing to take trips to different locations so you can learn more about the location allows you to connect with other suppliers and travel operators. These connections can be extremely beneficial when it comes to getting the inside scoop on what may be currently trending or what they think maybe some of the new and upcoming travel trends. Making new travel connections that can last forever is priceless.

Current Travel Trends

So what's trending in travel right now? Solo travel is still a top travel trend. While solo traveling is indeed still trending, know there are other travel trends that can be happening at the same time, so be sure to explore all new travel trends instead of stopping and focusing on the first one you see.

So what else is trending in travel right now? Finding the less-traveled destinations that can make for a unique travel experience is really popular right now. This year many travelers are looking for off-the-beaten-path destinations (and I find this very exciting as this is one of my favorite types of traveling adventure.). Hidden vacation adventures are just waiting to be found as more and more travelers are looking for more private ways to vacation.

Some top destinations for travelers who are looking for less-traveled places to visit include:

-Ethiopia

-Paraguay

-Borneo

-India

-South Korea

A focus on helping single parents with their travel plans is also currently trending and accordingly there are many new travel programs that are being created in order to accommodate this quickly growing travel niche.

Adventure vacations are still trending in that more thrill seekers are looking for extreme adventure vacation opportunities versus the usual adventure vacations.

A few more travel trends currently taking place include:

-Green traveling

-Women traveling

-Cruise ship travel for millennials

-Fitness traveling for health

-Relaxation vacations

-Ethiopia

-Paraguay

-Borneo

-India

-South Korea

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