The trends stretch from increased value - no matter how much you choose to spend -- to increased trip choices for adventurers, whether they want to stay close to home or explore the world. The dance between travelers sending tweets on Twitter and comments on Facebook to find out about adventure travel trips and experiences, and the tour operators who are using these online venues to announce their trips and instant deals, has progressed from a waltz to a Zumba beat.
How do the 2010 trends benefit you in 2011? If you utilize these adventure travel trends and predictions for the upcoming year when booking or customizing personal adventures, you'll get more for your money - maybe save money in the process.
You May Be an Adventure Traveler and Not Realize It
When you planned your last trip, did you choose a destination known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities? Then, did you pick a hotel or lodge from which you could go river rafting, hiking, zip-lining, mountain biking, scuba diving or enjoy other sports? Or, did you pick a place where you could interact with locals and soak up some of the local culture, perhaps on a less active level? These are all part of adventure travel trips, and just some of the reasons why consumers spent more than $89 billion worldwide on adventure travel in 2009.2010 Adventure Travel Trends - How to Take Advantage of Them in 2011
- Seek Value for Your Money When Booking Adventure Travel
- Travelers Are Booking Later So Tour Operators Are Offering Last-Minute Discounts
- Experiential Adventures and Vacations
- Thrills With Multi-Adventure Packages
- Volunteer Travel - Voluntourism - Continues to Grow
- Tweets, Facebook and Lodging Rating Web Sites
- Authentic Experiences Embracing Local Cultures and Meeting Locals
- Did You Help Spend the $89 Billion for Adventure Travel in 2009?
- Predictions About 2011 Adventure Travel Trends
