| In a recent survey discerning travelers and travel | | | | exciting new destinations. Luxury adventure travel |
| professionals gave their predictions for luxury | | | | is on the rise and consumers can enjoy a growing |
| travel trends for 2010. Naming everything from | | | | selection of luxury safaris, heli-ski trips, niche boat |
| niche luxury cruises to personalized adventure | | | | cruises, personalized art tours, tailor-made culinary |
| travel in undiscovered regions, industry | | | | courses, and high-speed car tours in top vacation |
| professionals have contributed their ideas about | | | | destinations like Cape Town, Provence, Tuscany |
| the future of luxury travel. | | | | and New York. |
| Reflecting the current economic setting, many | | | | Although neither a newcomer nor a veteran, |
| travel professionals commented on new bargains, | | | | eco-luxury travel is definitely carving its place into |
| noting that it's expected that value for money will | | | | the luxury travel market. 2010 will see a continued |
| be the top priority, with concept and branding | | | | rise of intimate, sustainable villa resorts developing |
| taking a backseat in the coming years. Luxury | | | | in eco-friendly destinations. Green travel promises |
| hotel and tour operators will thrive if they can | | | | exciting adventures and conscientious travel |
| demonstrate why it's worth paying a bit more for | | | | experiences. |
| an extraordinary experience. | | | | Where are trendy travelers headed? Industry |
| Travelers are looking for an optimal price/quality | | | | experts foresee Europe enjoying a rebound for |
| balance when they are selecting their luxury | | | | the jetset crowd. It's a safe bet for the more |
| vacation. Proficient travel advisors are expected | | | | conservative traveler but also offers new |
| to provide the best available services in the top | | | | hotspots like Sardinia and Croatia and renewed |
| vacation destinations around the world. | | | | interest in old favorites like Ibiza, Provence and |
| Travel professionals are noticing a growing | | | | Mykonos. The more adventurous luxury vacations |
| pressure in the industry to provide exotic travel | | | | will take discerning travelers to exotic destinations |
| and customized, ultimate experiences. Travelers | | | | like Ecuador, Tanzania, Belize and the adventure |
| are seeking above-and-beyond adventures in | | | | capital, New Zealand. |