At the beginning of a new year, you can find a “top list” for just about anything. These lists are easily digestible, and can serve as handy reference resources. But, how do you know which lists truly top them all?
We’ve compiled several top lists of travel trends that cover a range of travel predictions so you can begin 2012 as an informed, savvy jetsetter.
Timely Tips
Most Important Travel Trends of 2012: Travel + Leisure Magazine
Contributors at Travel + Leisure Magazine compile the top 12 industry trends of the year, which covers everything from creative cruises to less rigid airport security. This slideshow is chock full of informative quotes and helpful hints for any type of traveler.
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Indulgent Ideas
Top Luxury Travel Trends for 2012: Luxury Travel Magazine
Thomas Stanley, seasoned traveler and head of travel planning company Cox & Kings, The Americas, created this list, which includes a number of different styles of trips that are sure to satisfy all types of world travelers. He recommends high-end journeys like “Mind, Body and Soul Vacations,” “Ancestral Travel,” “End of the Earth Trips” and more.
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Bargain Buys
2012 Travel Trends Predictions About.com Budget Travel
Budget travel predictions are big this year, and include lots of new transforming trends, according to About.com’s Budget Travel list. As the travel industry changes, it’s important to follow and understand these trends to save on your next trip. This slideshow focuses on traveler practicality, money-saving tips, and ways to switch up your trip without emptying your wallet.
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Agent Advice
Top Travel Trends for 2012: Specialty Travel Agents Association
The Specialty Travel Agents Association (STAA) presents its top travel picks for 2012, featuring exciting, worldwide destinations and niche markets for a multitude of different travel options for this year’s vacation.
Suitcase.com’s Destination Recommendation: Switch up your travel spots regularly to discover different parts of the country, or world. If you reguarly ski out west, try an eastern spot, or venture up north.
Frequent Flyers
What Will Air Travel Look Like in 2012?: International Business Traveler
IBTraveler focuses on some of the main questions that concern business travelers: “Will prices rise? What about the added fees? What new trends can we expect?” This list looks at some major predictions, and previews what to expect in the coming year.
Suitcase.com Business Insights: TSA-approved laptop bags help to shave some time off of your security wait.
Travel Smart
With the right travel knowledge, you’re bound to stay ahead of the game. And, use the right luggage to ensure a successful trip. Stay tuned for our top new luggage picks of the year, coming soon on the Suitcase.com blog.
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