the Travel Enthusiast
- 10 Jan
The Year in Travel: 2011
Camping 2011 ©geograph.org.uk
Travel trends in 2011 have revealed a price conscious traveler who is eager to stretch the vacation dollar as far as possible. These globe trotters want the same get away and luxury experience as those who vacation in foreign countries without the lofty costs that are often associated with these over-the-top trips.
Here’s how value conscious vagabonds are making it happen. Whatever 2012 holds for travel fans, one thing is certain. You’ll want to make sure to check out the rates of travel insurance from providers like InsuranceQuotes.org before you book your trip. This gives you peace of mind and security that your hard earned vacation dollar will be protected.
The Weekend Warrior
Instead of booking the traditional seven or fourteen day voyage, more and more people are opting to take one or two vacation days at a time grouped around long weekends. This means more time spent away from home relaxing since your vacation time allotment goes further. Shorter trips are also more affordable which means more time to budget between trips.
The Stay-Cation
The stay-cation is a vacation generally taken close to home. In fact, many people are simply staying at home during their staycation. You kill the cost of airline tickets and hotels and save a ton of money. Travel experts report a major increase in traffic at State and National Parks over the past two years as a result of people vacationing close to home. These parks offer a large range of recreational activities that most people never knew existed in their own backyards.
Camping in 2011 ©geograph.org.uk
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Vacations used to be for leaving your phone and your daily life behind. That’s simply not the case anymore. These days having your phone on and with you at all times can open the door to deeper discounts.
You’ll be able to get updates in real time on deep discount sales before everyone else. This makes your chances at securing a deep discount trip a reality. You can also use the phone to find hot new restaurants and attractions in the new area where you choose to vacation, although calls can get expensive due to roaming charges. You can also purchase prepaid cell phones that will work on most international networks, this could help save some cash.
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Well, I think it still depends on the person. Some people want to spend more money and time for vacations, some are contented with shorter ones. But I would also agree with you that there are groups who prefer to “stay-cation” as you said.