The Most Googled Travel Trends of 2016

Google’s trend report revealed some insights into the world of travel during 2016 and, according to Travel + Leisure, DIY travel was a big win. 

“If Google’s 2016 trend report is any indication (and we think it is), travelers have taken a serious interest in do-it-yourself travel this year: flying solo, ride sharing, online booking, road ripping, and the great peer-to-peer behemoth, Airbnb,” writes Melanie Lieberman. 

One of the things that Google revealed is that bucket lists are still a thing. 

“Even Travel + Leisure editors keep bucket lists. From watching the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland to taking an incredible elephant yoga class (yes, that’s a thing) there are some experiences that travelers have to do, at least once, in a lifetime,” says Liberman. 

The wellness retreat is not backing down. People are still searching for inner peace, zen — or just a digital detox, Google revealed. 

Independent travel is another major trend. 

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“According to a recent study, nearly a quarter of travelers took a solo trip overseas last year. And so it’s no surprise that independent, or solo travel, is gaining popularity,” Lieberman reports. 

The group tour is making a big comeback. 

“No longer an automatic turn-off to discerning travelers, group tours have become increasingly sophisticated. Tour operators and guides know that offering exclusive access and insider-information can make all the difference between a snooze-worthy bus trip and an incredible, life-changing experience,” notes Lieberman. 

For more travel trends dominating Google, read on here. 

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