How we will travel in 2020: 5 travel trends

1. Glamping

The word glamping, or glamorous camping, translated into Russian means "glamorous camping". This is the name for hiking and other types of outdoor recreation in conditions close to the comfort of five-star hotels. Tourists do not sleep in sleeping bags, but on soft beds, dine with restaurant dishes and wash themselves in the jacuzzi. But all this is in the wild.

For example, you can rent bubble house in the forests of Northern Ireland, spend the night in glass capsule on the sheer slope of the Peruvian Andes or watch the northern lights in igloo with transparent roof in Finland.

Glamping is suitable for people who dream of taking a break from civilization, but do not want to give up most of its benefits. And at the same time they are ready to pay for privacy and comfort. One night in a "luxury tent" can cost anywhere from $ 50 to several thousand. The high price is due primarily to the fact that glamping is not a mass form of recreation. As a rule, the tour is designed for a specific traveler.

2. Blaje-travel

Another concept that was formed when two English words were merged: business and leisure. It means travel for work, which includes rest. A simple example: you go to a three-day conference in Paris, but add a couple more days to the Louvre, Disneyland and shopping. Another option: you go on vacation for two weeks, but take your laptop with you so as not to fall out of work processes for a long time.

Black travel saves money and time: no need to plan your trip twice, buy more plane tickets, or spend a few extra hours at the airport. Some companies use such trips as additional motivation for employees: they pay for flights and accommodation on a business trip, taking into account additional days for rest.

3. Flysharing

The concept of carsharing is familiar to many of us, but flysharing is a relatively new term. This is the name of a private jet or helicopter flight, when a tourist shares fuel costs with the pilot. It looks like BlaBlaCar service, only in the sky.

Flysharing options are different: you can take a sightseeing flight around the main tourist spots or get to the desired city. The basic principle is that the cost of fuel must be divided equally among all participants in the trip, including the pilot. In other words, flysharing is not a commercial service, but an opportunity to reduce costs for everyone.

You can find the desired flight on a special Internet platform. For example, in Europe, the popular service Wingly. The user indicates the city of departure and the desired date, after which he receives a list of available pilots. Then it remains only to choose one of them according to the information in the profile and reviews, and then agree on the details of the trip. The cost of one flight starts from 50 euros.

4. Slow-travel

Slow travel is a great option for those who are tired of the crazy rhythm of the big city and everyday life. The essence of such trips is not about visiting as many places as possible and seeing all the sights in a short time. On the contrary, you need to stay in a city or country to immerse yourself in another culture.

During the slow-tour, the traveler gets to know the locals, tries on their way of life and habits, learns to cook traditional food, and walks through the districts where visitors usually do not visit.

In this rhythm, you visit fewer places, but you learn much more. And also - you better have a rest, because there is no need to rush anywhere and try to remember at least something about the seven cities that you managed to visit during the seven-day trip.

5. Traveling with animals

While on vacation, your pet can be left with relatives or at a pet hotel, but it is much more interesting to take it with you on a trip. For example, the Scotsman Dick Nicholson went on a bicycle trip with a cat, which he accidentally found at the very beginning of the trip. Now you can follow the adventures of a man and his furry girlfriend in their common Instagram.

If you are not ready for a long journey yet, take your pet on a short trip. For example, take a weekend trip to another city together. The main thing - do not forget to take the pet food, favorite toys and a bed or a house where the pet can rest.

You will have to prepare a little more seriously for a trip abroad. You need to find out the laws of the country you are going to visit. For example, some birds cannot be imported into Saudi Arabia, and any animals under three months old cannot be brought into France. In addition, the pet needs to receive all vaccinations in accordance with its age and issue a veterinary passport. It is better to check the complete list of required documents on the website of the consular office. Please note that some vaccinations need to be done at least one month before the trip. And don't forget to buy your pet a ticket if you plan to travel by plane or train.

Bonus: virtual travel

It is already obvious that going on long trips this spring is unlikely to work. But this does not mean that you have to forget about travel. Many museums, theaters and galleries have developed online tours.

You can take a walk through the New York Museum of Modern Art, Louvre and The Hermitage. Or watch broadcasts of the best musical performances from the repertoire Vienna Opera, The Bolshoi Theater and Metropolitan Opera. If you wish, you can even watch animals: for example, elephants, pandas or lions from Smithsonian Zoo. All this is free and without queues.