Travel trends for 2023

All in one, online travel booking platform, Travelplanbooker.com, has listed the themes expected to influence travel in 2023 and the top destinations to visit this year.

Better use of your spending budget

There are a handful of particularly impressive countries where currencies are extremely low. Japan and Argentina come to mind and should be on the list of anyone looking to earn extra cash on their next trip. Despite the recent decline and modest recovery of the British pound, fine wining and dining in these countries certainly costs a fraction of what it would cost back home.

Japan: In the year 2023 is the time to visit Japan as the yen plunges. The neighborhoods of Shinjuku, Jinza, Shibuya and Asakusa in Tokyo are home to some of the country’s tallest buildings, the most popular karaoke booths and the best places to serve ramen, yakitori and sushi. Use the spacious and reliable metro to get around and include a trip to the must-see Mount Fuji. We recommend traveling by train or plane to cities and historic sites such as Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa and Takayama.

Argentina: Discover lively Buenos Aires with the sounds of tango, the smell of parrillas, and wine and Argentinean delicacies to your heart’s content. Witness the breathtaking nature that the country has to offer, from the Atlantic to the Andes or the Patagonia region.

Health and fitness retreats and camps
Before Covid-19 came along and disrupted travel plans, there was a slow but steady demand for short-stay (weekend to week) activity-related camps and retreats. Surfing and yoga retreats in Portugal, meditation and walking holidays in Spain’s Iberian highlands or overnight food and winemaking courses in southern Italy, this trend is expected to really take off in 2023.

Visit the corresponding point of contact
Destinations in the southern Balkans are currently the most affordable places to book a holiday and are therefore becoming increasingly popular with tourists. Due to good political stability, especially North Macedonia and Croatia being members of the EU, many investors have built hotels, resorts and holiday apartments in these regions in the last few years. So the potential to be filled with holiday makers and attractive fares is huge and airlines including eJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Jet2 have started offering additional flights to these destinations to meet the demand. These countries have discovered that the tourism industry can be lucrative, so local residents are educated in English or German to support the growing number of tourists.

Travelplanbooker.com recommends a Montenegro round trip, starting and ending in beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia. Explore the Bay of Kotor and the Montenegrin coast with stunning beaches, mighty mountains and ancient towns. Visit one of five beautiful national parks, a mix of natural wonders including glacial lakes, wetlands, ancient forests, green pastures and wild rivers.

Top destinations to visit in 2023
Morocco: Sunrises in the Sahara, beaches to relax or windsurf, mountains to hike, historic sites and buildings; Morocco offers it all. Discover the vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine, bustling wilderness and serenity. Great for a multi-destination break, must-sees include Casablanca, Fes, the Atlas Mountains, Essaouira and of course Marrakech.

Tanzania and Zanzibar: Enjoy the most unforgettable adventures with safaris, trekking Mount Kilimanjaro and relaxing in Zanzibar. Start in Tanzania’s vibrant city of Dar es Salaam and then head to Arusha, where you can stay as a base for safaris to the beautiful Tarangire National Park, the unique Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Or, for the more adventurous hiker, embark on a five-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek in Moshi. After all the excitement, relax for a few days in Zanzibar’s unique beaches, fascinating history, cultural diversity and delicious cuisine.

Switzerland: Natural beauty, amazing mountains, clean lakes and fresh air. Switzerland, with its low inflation, suddenly became the place to be. Buy a train pass and enjoy nature and beautiful places in Switzerland for an unforgettable journey. Experience the country like a local and stay in an apartment in Lucerne or Zurich. Be sure to visit the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Säntis, or special places like Appenzell, St. Moritz or Zermatt.

Joshua Dunne, CEO, Travelplanbooker.com, says: “2023 is an exciting year for travel and we’re encouraging those planning a trip to try something new this year. Whether you’re an adventurer, a foodie, or prefer a more relaxed holiday, Travelplanbooker.com is here to make your dream trip a reality. We have the tools on.

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