2011 Travel Trends

We are 12 days in to 2011. Lisa and I have been talking about what we are going to do for travel this year, and I have talked to many others that are doing the same. Where are the best values going to be this year? Where can you get the best bang for your hard-earned dollars?

If you are looking at staying in the US, think about the places that have been hit the hardest by the recession. Las Vegas, Arizona, California all are offering great values this year. They are doing everything they can to get visitors back and the get tourism trade moving again.

If you are wanting to move out of the states and open your eyes to new cultures think about Mexico. I know that there has been a lot of bad press. There are major problems in parts of Mexico. Those aren't the areas I would ever send a client. However, Cancun, Playa del Carmen (Riviera Maya), and Cozumel are all unaffected by the problems in other parts of the country.

Of course, a cruise is a great way to see many locations in the same trip without ever having to unpack. New ships are like floating cities. Disney has a new ship the Dream, Royal Caribbean just launched the sister ship to Oasis, the Allure, and Norwegian has the Epic.

Wherever you want to go, we can help you get there. Make 2011 a banner year for some new adventures. Looking for more information on Travel Trends and affordable locales? Check these links: 10 great places for travel bargains in 2011 and What travelers can expect in 2011.