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Published on December 20, 2021. EST READ TIME: 4 minutes

A new year always brings with it hopes of a fascinating year with a lot of travel written on the cards. You could spend days planning for the year ahead- the places to visit, the tenure of stay, the number of days you would keep aside for your vacations and the amount of money you would be spending to buy insurance online.

However, with the pandemic setting in since 2020, all the travel plans have taken new turns. While the year witnessed an upheaval in terms of the medical scenario, travel always has found its way back.

Here are some travel trends that you could expect to continue as you chalk out your vacations.

Workcations

Vacations have been replaced by ‘Workcations’ in most cases, as has been observed from surveys across the world. With the ‘Work from Home’ situation taking the place of ‘Work from Office’, office-goers are on the lookout for designated places that could be used as workplaces away from home to break the monotony.

No wonder, hotels and inns have improvised on their work facilities and WiFi connection, as it is among the top list of priorities when customers are searching for a home away from home to work remotely.

Sejour

Simplicity and ease have become the new trend for travel buffs since 2020. Instead of hitting the happening hubs with bustling party crowds and lively ambience, people have been seen to prefer simple stays while indulging in recreation. This gives them a break from the humdrum life confined within the four walls of the house while being in the midst of a safe environment away from the madding crowd.

Nurture the nature

Sustainability is also the buzzword today among travel enthusiasts. As more and more travelers are taking to natural settings and under-crowded places, nature walks, city walks and sustainable ways of vacationing is becoming the new norm. This also has made travel packages customized to suit the needs of customers even during the off-seasons.

Worth the money

Thanks to the pandemic, travel booking sites have seen a surge in deals and discount searches and people agreeing to compromise on certain desires to settle for a much-needed break, at prices which would not have hit them hard maybe a couple of years back.

Wandermust

The pandemic has made people see the worst and there have been times when most have desired to just break free and escape, whether for just a day out or a quick weekend vacation to a nearby place. While 2020 saw a complete hiatus in travel plans, 2021 brought some fresh beginnings with tourist places opening up in some parts and travel packages embracing safety rules. Cancelled bookings have been renewed and people have been more eager than ever.

Safety first

Checking at the airports and mandatory social distancing norms have become the regular tidings. What’s more, the majority of people admitted that they look out for places which would maintain safety standards and social distancing along with checking of visitors to be absolutely sure. Wearing masks in public, opting for private rather than public transport, avoiding destinations that would be crowded has been the trend that was witnessed this year as people turned to embrace caution even while enjoying.

Tech Triumphs

With everything going online, thanks to the pandemic, travel too has seen an augmented use of technology. Jet setters have been found to rely extensively on technology to make reservations, make last-minute hotel or restaurant bookings or scout for their favourite places and resorts online instead of making physical interactions with the travel agencies.

Travel Inspo

Inspiring other travel enthusiasts to travel with some snapshots of your beach holiday taken two years back or liking your friend’s last spring destination on social media has become a common thing during this year.

Home Travel

There is nothing so close to the heart and so comfortable as being able to savour your own native gourmet varieties or visit your relatives and friends who stay far away from your city. Home travel definitely has seen to be another trend that has caught up with travel lovers who are now looking out for short and long vacations in their own nations.

The Final Verdict

Travel is here to stay forever and nothing in this world can change the significance it has in our lives. Moreover, with HDFC ERGO providing you options to buy travel insurance online it turns out to be even more convenient for you to plan your travel next year based on the above trends. So, tweak your travel plans and get ahead with a safe, enjoyable and relaxing sojourn.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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