We’ve at all times tried to be one step forward of journey traits, and 2024 is not any totally different. In relation to deciphering what’s ‘in’, what’s ‘out’ and what’s value being attentive to, the Authentic Journey workforce have their fingers firmly on the heartbeat. If you happen to’re hoping to remain forward of the curve, then learn on to seek out out what’s sizzling, and what’s not, in journey proper now.
What’s sizzling?
Bootiquing
Hikers rejoice! We’ve answered your plush-pillowed prayers and have launched a swathe of latest boutique accommodations into our heavenly climbing itineraries. So, get able to kick off your boots in fashion. This yr you may chill out in cosy cabins dotted round in style strolling areas, like Italy’s notorious Dolomites. We name it ‘bootiquing’, and it positive beats a bothy.
Twinning locations
Gone are the times of overlooking the layover. This yr, flip it right into a stayover by incorporating a metropolis break into the journey to the principle occasion. Lengthy-haul oblique flights through the likes of Madrid, Lisbon and Istanbul imply you may get pleasure from a European metropolis break earlier than arriving on the extra unique climes of Indonesia or Southeast Asia. An irresistible two-for-one.
Cabin fever
If you happen to go right down to the woods immediately… it’s possible you’ll effectively discover a cosy cabin for 2. Providing a rural retreat from the standard hustle and bustle, eco-lodges, camps and cabins may be discovered nestled in nature. From homely lodges within the coronary heart of Swedish Lapland to Norway’s coastal cabins perched on stilts, go away the mobiles at house and tune into nature.
Renting garments on vacation
Who wants garments? Not the passengers of Japan Airways, in response to their new initiative dubbed ‘Any Put on, Wherever’. Gone are the times of battling with suitcases zips, as a result of passengers can now hire what they want on arrival. However the function isn’t purely comfort based mostly – lighter luggage means saving on weight and subsequently, carbon emissions. Good.
What’s not?
Wheely luggage
So noisy, so unwieldy, so prone to find yourself being checked in on a full flight. Be the speak of the city (or the airplane) and swap to nifty carry-on baggage. In true Tardis trend they’ve dreamy packing capability, and may be squished into smaller areas. Is that this the disinvention of the wheel?
September
October is the brand new September. Opting to journey within the tenth month delays the inevitable onset of winter and people all-too-familiar darkish evenings (pitch black at 6pm – no thanks). What’s extra, within the first half of the month the world is gloriously kid-free, whereas the second half is right for a half-term family-fest. What’s to not love?
Saturday to Saturday
Why conform to the norm of Saturday changeover days when you may have a ‘wonky week’ off as a substitute? Keep away from the crowds, save your pennies and journey mid-week for cheaper, quieter flights. For an added bonus, you’ll even get to get pleasure from two quick weeks at work. Win-win.
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