Emerging Vacation Trends for 2013

I am pleased to say that 2012 has been a great year for travel.  Bookings are strong thanks to the many special offers that are enticing people to take some much-needed vacation time.    My clients seem to be booking one or two longer vacations instead of several smaller ones.   For 2012, all-inclusive resorts and vacation packages were in high demand.  Travelers like knowing that everything is paid for in advance and that they don’t have to worry about budgeting for every little thing they may experience while on vacation.  Whether travelers are looking for adventure, relaxation, or romance, they want to make sure they are getting the best value for their vacation dollar.  Vacationers are tending to book their vacations more in advance to ensure that they are locking in any packages or special offers that are available.  Because they are in such high demand, I expect to see a lot more all-inclusive packages and offers in 2013.

Travel Tip:  When booking a vacation package, make sure you are choosing a package that suits your needs.  You want to make sure that your package has components that you will actually use – otherwise you may be actually losing money.  Analyzing a travel package or special offer can be confusing and you may want to consult a travel professional.

All-Inclusive Vacations in High Demand

Almost everything is included on a Disney Cruise.

As a travel consultant who specializes in family vacations, I follow the news and trends in this niche closely.  In today’s hectic world, families are looking for more opportunities to spend time together – and they don’t want to spend a lot of time or money to make this happen.

Many resorts and cruise lines are noticing this trend as well and are offering more options that appeal to today’s busy families.  Special package offers, all-inclusive resorts, and cruises, allow families to spend quality time together without all of the planning and budgeting that typically goes with planning a vacation.

As the demand increases for these types of vacations,  I expect to see travel suppliers increase their options whithin this particular travel market.  Once a package or all-inclusive vacation is booked, all families have to do is show up and let the fun begin.

Still overwhelmed about planning a family vacation?  Working with a professional travel consultant will ensure that you have the right vacation destination for your travel party and get the most value for your vacation budget.