2018 Travel Trend Report Card: Multi-Destination Travel

Back in December, I put my stake in the ground in support of the five travel trends I thought would rise to the top in 2018. Mid-year is here, and it’s time to see how well I’ve fared. I’ve already given myself a B+ on my luxury travel prediction. Next up: destination double-dipping.

The Prediction: My prediction was that when it comes to planning a getaway, we would see more travelers making multiple stops in one trip, rather than settling for just one destination. Though “island hopping” has been around for quite some time, this extension to, say, “city hopping,” “state hopping” or even “country hopping” is on the rise due to better/more mass transit and lodging options, and this increasing desire led, of course, by millennials for experiences over material things.

My Regret: Calling this “destination double-dipping” was very misleading. It’s more like a “destination 2 for 1” or “destination hopping.” I must have been distracted by the Christmas cookies when I drafted my prediction post.

The Grade: A.

Why? We’re continuing to see a steady incline in these more ambitious travel itineraries. This is a trend that’s not fizzling out anytime soon.

Here’s what’s hot in multi-destination travel right now:

So, be honest. Do I deserve an A for this prediction? Let me know. And check back in to see how I scored on my remaining 2018 travel trend predictions.

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