EMERGING TRENDS
ship cruising is seeing an increase, with river cruises and yachts in the luxury travel world again catering to the desire for downsizing — Scenic Eclipse has just launched the world’s first discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse, while the more remote and wild polar regions are popular among UK guests, too.
FROM LEFT: Drifting through the backwaters of Munroe Island in Kollam District, Kerala, India; room overlooking a lake in Western Cape, South Africa
PREVIOUS PAGES FROM LEFT: View from a vessel in the Arctic Ocean in Greenland; remote working next to the pool in Mallorca, Spain
HEALTH AND WEALTH During 2020, there was a renewed focus on the health of body, mind and soul. Trips that focus on self-care, relaxation and wellness are set to be in high demand for 2021, no doubt as part of an effort to ease the impact of lockdown while maintaining a focus on health and wellbeing. Fitness and switching off from digital devices are also key priorities for many in 2021. Many retreats are now catering to the need to continue the positive lifestyle habits such as mindfulness and meditation practices some of us started during lockdown.
More options are becoming available for
travellers who want to further skills or hobbies they learnt during lockdown, too, as well as pick up new ones. Retreats that focus on learning or activities are branching into the luxury world of travel, from expeditions in the Scottish Highlands to organic cooking classes in Bali, as people choose to learn more through experiences. While the world is opening up again, there’s
an ever-increasing appeal to explore closer to home. Luxury car rental service THE OUT has seen a 200% increase in interest, with some not only wanting to stay in the UK, but to treat their staycation as more of a considered luxury aſter saving up during 2020. Whether luxury travel comes in the form of a
castle stay in Exmoor or renting an entire private island in the Maldives, this year, themes of conscious travel, privacy and wellness are top of the list for many travellers. TAMSIN WRESSELL
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