TRAVEL TIPS | 2020 Popular travel trends destinations are emerging
India photo by @barbara.pimenta
According to travel industry leaders, there are a variety of destinations that appear to be emerging in popularity for 2020. We checked out some awesome instagram accounts to show inspiration of the top trending destinations for 2020. See below the following destinations:
Vietnam , photo by @Masa_zip
Vietnam
Predictions determine that Vietnam’s popularity will rise in 2020 with early 2020 bookings happening. The foodie hotspot, storied architecture and temples, and affordable prices are what is creating a trend upwards. There is a 151% growth due to the demand and is rated the #6 top-booked destination for Friendly Planet Travel.
Egypt
Egypt photo by @haylsa
Egypt’s pyramids still have the world’s fascination with emerging increasing in bookings. The tours of The Nile and the Red Sea are just the few splendors of this beautiful country’s increased booking.
Cuba
According to Friendly Planet Travel, the destination is the number one most-booked and has become the number one searched country on their website, an increase of 177 percent year-over-year, which remains strong through 2020.
The country’s decades-long isolation leaves Cuba feeling like a time capsule of the mid-century world. Visit in 2020 to experience this, before modernization entirely takes hold.
Friendly Planet’s Authentic Havana & Captivating Cuba trips are among the most popular.
India
Colorful fetes, tranquil houseboats on the Kerala backwaters or quiet mountain escapes – India’s one billion-plus locals are now joined by throngs of American travelers as they understand that the Taj Mahal and India’s crowded streets–spectacular in their own right–are not all there is to see in India.
The country is Uniworld’s number two trending destination (75 percent year over year increase on the Ganges Voyager II ship) with their newest wellness-focused immersive sailing, ME to WE & The Sacred Ganges; and it’s the number five trending destination for Friendly Planet Travel.
Galapagos
Galapagos, Photo by @frieden _fur_ dich
Travelers have been exploring this unique Pacific archipelago in high numbers for it’s blue waters, wildlife, and volcanic rock formations. This location is great for those travelers who love eco-friendly destinations and has seen significant bookings going into 2020.
Africa
African Destinations for 2020 have been seeing some traction in the latter part of 2019 with early bookings for a significant increase in tours in places such as Botswana, and Namibia.
Photo by @lalarebelo
Happy Traveling,
The Luxe and Lavish Team