Top 2019 Travel Trends To Try

The top 2019 travel trends to try out will have you venturing out more often, trying out new experiences, and trying to make the world a better place in general. 

While people of all ages and backgrounds love to travel, 2019 travel trends will have a real focus on Millennials and Gen Zers. If the words Instagram, eco-friendly and living your best life have sprung to the front of your mind, you may be onto something here. But this is just a little teaser. 

Below is a round up of the top 5 2019 travel trends to try out as the year progresses. Whether you’re a full time traveler, or enjoy the odd vacation in between working a full time 9-5 job, there is something to suit everyone’s preferences, lifestyle and taste in this list.

So what are you waiting for? Keep reading to find out what the top 2019 travel trends to try out are!

Travel Trend 1: Micro-Trips

Also known as the weekend (or the week long) getaway, micro-trips are one of the biggest travel trends for 2019. 

Partially due to improvements in flight routes, transport (including on-demand car rentals) and accomodation options and availability of cheap flights and accomodation, it’s easy to see why micro-trips are one of the travel trends to try.

Micro-trips are a great option to indulge in some local wanderlust when you’re juggling a full time office job, or if you’re taking some time off full time traveling (but can’t quite shake off that travel bug). 

They’re the perfect excuse to get out and explore your own backyard, and make your hometown exciting.

Plus, packing for a micro-trip is kind of fun, especially during the summer. Check out some easy summer weekend travel packing tips here.

Travel Trend 2: Sustainable Travel

2019 is projected to be the year where environmental concerns will turn into environmental action.

Travelers, particularly Millennials and Gen Zers, will be more likely to actively seek out sustainable experiences, such as bicycle tours, while traveling.

In fact, a majority of travelers have said they would be willing to spend time clearing litter from a beach or other tourist attraction during their travels in 2019.

Meanwhile, travel and accommodation providers will be looking to increase their sustainable actions. For example, by purchasing carbon offsets, or reducing or eliminating single use plastic.  

If you’re looking to get on board with this travel trend, try out some of these sustainable travel tips.

Travel Trend 3: Curated Trips

Continuing on from one of 2018’s biggest travel trends, actually having experiences while traveling is projected to be a big trend in 2019.

According to research undertaken by booking.com, around 60 per cent of travelers value experiences more than material possessions.

In 2019, travelers will be looking to explore their passions through bucket list adventures. Flowing on from this will be the desire to create content in 2019 by also visiting Insta-worthy destinations while having fun experiences.

Our Founder Alyssa was actually one of the first blogger/influencers to start Group Trips two years ago, and has said the demand has grown with each year. This year she has opportunities for five #MyLifesATravelTRIBE Group Trips, including the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, and Easter Island.

This travel trend will not only guarantee you are living your best life while traveling, but that you’ll also be able to capture all your epic adventures (anything for the ‘Gram, right?!).

Travel Trend 4: Real Life Experiences

Most travelers agree that traveling has taught them invaluable life skills. One of 2019’s travel trends will fulfil peoples’ desire to always learn something new.

In 2019, there will be a rise in people undertaking trips with a purpose. Whether it’s volunteering with local communities, teaching English (or another language) abroad or undertaking a skills-based holiday, more people will be traveling with a sense of purpose in 2019.

Travel Trend 5: Easy Planning

We live in an age where information is constantly available to us, no matter where in the world we are. The last of 2019’s top travel trends is all about how travel information is consumed and used.

Many travelers admit that they want someone to do the hard work for them by sharing travel information and making travel recommendations.

Travelers in 2019 are also keen to use travel apps to help them plan and share their adventures, book accommodation, and to get around their destinations.  

Have you booked your 2019 adventures yet? If so, how many of these top 2019 travel trends will you be trying out? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and happy traveling!