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© Darren Thompson

St. Augustine was so correct when he compared the World to a book and people who do not travel to those who had read just a page of the same. With the busy summer season fast approaching the latest travel trends are worth looking into. As per the top luxury hotel brands, nowadays people are traveling more and for longer durations with friends, extended families and children. The tilt is towards making the most of their hard earned travel time with exclusive experiences and value adding services.

As per Jenifer Fox, President of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, there is a strong growth in consumer confidence and traveler sentiment indexes as the economy seems to be rebounding. He added that this translated the travel trends into longer and more frequent trips across all channels.

The top travel agents have contributed to this growth by promoting luxury brands such as Ritz Carlton, Regent Seven Seas cruises, Mandarin Oriental and orient Express, etc. Stacy Small, the President of Los Angeles based Elite Travel International is quite optimistic about the turnabout with his company planning high end travel itineraries for global clients looking for exotic experiences along with those looking for getaways in domestic destinations.

The latest travel trends are pointing towards tourists looking for active vacations with biking, hiking, trekking and cycling on their cards. Luxury holidays in backwaters, beaches and hill resorts are the most popular this season with enthusiasts freezing their travel plans much before the sun beats down this summer. A few of the topmost travel routes in the U.S. can be viewed by clicking here.

© D.B. Blas

Travel enthusiasts usually book their vacations in advance but a latest survey has revealed that nearly one-third tourists tend to book last minute getaways only a week before their departure.

A hotel flash sale site is a positive option for last minute getaways as it offers considerable discounts for travel lovers indulging in last-minute getaways.

Three popular hotel flash sale websites including Spire, Snique Away and Rue La La are the best options for last-minute getaways. The memberships for these websites are free and they offer the following deals.

• Spire: A special feature of this site includes a guarantee of 20% off if one finds a better deal elsewhere for the same stay.
• Living Social Escapes: The best part of the offer is that even if the tourists change the mind five days before the stay, the hotel provides a complete refund.
• Rue La La: Rue La La is an eBay owned shopping site wherein the members who encourage other members to join receive a $10 credit on their account for every recommendation.

The number of such flash sale travel sites is increasing and they provide best of deals on last minute getaways. A newly launched site named EveryLodge.com gathers information about a number of such hotel flash sale sites.

© CohenKenny

The concept of vacation rental is not something new. What is new is the range of difficulties tourists face while renting such furnished apartments or houses. So read along if you want to know the secret behind the easiest and most comfortable way of hiring vacation rental. This way you can enjoy a relaxed holiday trip with personalized lodging.
Vacation rental is best known for providing much more amenities than hotels or holiday inns. Renting such furnished condos or cottages are all the more profitable if you are travelling with your family. Any vacation rental will have more room and space for each of the family members than any hotel rooms or guest houses. Having a kitchen at your disposal 24X7 also caters to reduce your financial worries. Also with the best deal, you may even have a swimming pool, well maintained garden and pretty porticos.
Booking vacation rental might be a source of tension however. But with increasing opportunities of online reservations things have become a lot easier. Read hundreds of reviews available online for vacation rental services. Numerous holiday agents and planners can also give you the necessary information. Compare the best prices and best offers available to your chosen destination and travel in a hassle free manner.