{"id":1743,"date":"2018-02-20T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2024-02-22T15:45:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T20:45:52","slug":"emerging-destinations-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/emerging-destinations-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation Off the Beaten Path"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you the kind of traveler who seeks vacations to the \u201cless-explored\u201d destinations each year? \u00a0Let the members of the United States Tour Operators Association help answer that question.<\/p>\n

Each year, USTOA members forecast hot trends\u00a0the\u00a0top\u00a0up-and-coming\u00a0destinations\u00a0that provide the\u00a0opportunity\u00a0to have\u00a0deeply engaging experiences before they\u00a0appear on\u00a0everyone\u2019s travel bucket lists.<\/p>\n

\"Vietnam_01_HanoiStreets\"<\/p>\n

Credit:\u00a0Avanti Destinations<\/em><\/p>\n

Moving up one spot from last year, Iceland was named the\u00a0number one\u00a0emerging destination for the year. Rounding out the five\u00a0leading destinations\u00a0were\u00a0Colombia,\u00a0Vietnam,\u00a0Greenland,and Laos. From visiting the hidden caves of Kong\u00a0Lor\u00a0in Laos to\u00a0meeting locals in\u00a0an Inuit fishing village in Greenland,\u00a0USTOA members offer \u201clive like a local\u201d experiences across these\u00a0up and coming\u00a0destinations. For more inspiration, check out the following\u00a0sample\u00a0itineraries.<\/p>\n

Iceland\u00a0\u2013 Visit 2018\u2019s most popular emerging destination with\u00a0Alexander + Roberts\u2019\u00a0\u201cAdventures Across Iceland\u201d seven-day itinerary. Guests will spend\u00a0time with farmers, fishermen,\u00a0and micro-brewers along the rugged northern coast\u00a0to learn about\u00a0their daily lives and traditions.\u00a0The trip also features a search for the Northern Lights, a chance to sample\u00a0fresh \u201cEarth-baked\u201dbread from the ground, among other excursions. Available\u00a0on select dates\u00a0through\u00a0January 2019. Visit\u00a0www.alexanderroberts.com<\/a>\u00a0for pricing.<\/p>\n

Colombia\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Goway\u00a0immerses guests in one of South America\u2019s most colorful destinations during its eight-day \u201cEssential Colombia\u201d tour. The journey south features a visit to\u00a0the town of\u00a0Zipaquira\u00a0famous for its underground salt cathedral, along with a full-day journey through the stone paths of the sacred\u00a0village of\u00a0Pueblito. Guests also will discover the diverse city of Cartagena with plenty of free time to explore the city and discover its captivating views. Daily departures available from $2,845 per person.\u00a0www.goway.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Vietnam\u00a0\u2013 A mix\u00a0of culture, heritage,\u00a0and\u00a0stunning\u00a0landscapes awaits guests on\u00a0Wendy Wu Tours\u2019\u00a0\u201cClassical Vietnam Premier Tour\u201d trip. On this 18-day itinerary travelers will drift on\u00a0the\u00a0emerald waters\u00a0of\u00a0Halong\u00a0Bay, discover the secret tunnel network of Cu Chi, and explore the water bound world of the Mekong Delta. Guests also will\u00a0travel to the\u00a0Thien\u00a0Mu Pagoda\u00a0temple\u00a0before a workshop to learn about \u2018Truc\u00a0Chi\u2019, paper made from bamboo pulp.\u00a0Available March 2 and October 26, 2018 from $6,420 per person.\u00a0www.wendywutours.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Greenland\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lindblad Expeditions\u00a0brings guests on an adventure to the far reaches of the Artic on its \u201cExploring Greenland and Canada\u201d itinerary. Adventurers will explore Greenland\u2019s\u00a0fjords and the\u00a0Ilulissat\u00a0Glacier, a UNESCO site and a\u00a0part\u00a0of the Greenland ice cap. Highlights also include cruising the famous Northwest Passage and observing whales, polar bears, and other arctic wildlife. The 16-day trip is available in August of 2018 and 2019 from $13,990.\u00a0www.expeditions.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Laos\u00a0\u2013 Discover the lesser-known country of Laos with\u00a0Audley Travel\u2019s\u00a0\u201cThe Hidden Heart of Laos\u201d itinerary. Guests on the 16-day trip will discover the mysterious giant stone jars of\u00a0Phonsavan, the hidden caves of Kong\u00a0Lor, and\u00a0the scenic waterfalls at\u00a0Kuang\u00a0Si.\u00a0The trip also includes the chance to\u00a0interact with the locals of\u00a0the 4,000 Islands area\u00a0in southern Laos. Available throughout 2018 from $4,355 per person.\u00a0www.audleytravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Find more trips to these emerging destinations and more using USTOA\u2019s\u00a0\u201cFind\u00a0Your Dream Vacation\u201d section\u00a0at\u00a0https:\/\/ustoa.com\/dream-vacation\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you the kind of traveler who seeks vacations to the \u201cless-explored\u201d destinations each year? \u00a0Let the members of the United States Tour Operators Association help answer that question. Each year, USTOA members forecast hot trends\u00a0the\u00a0top\u00a0up-and-coming\u00a0destinations\u00a0that provide the\u00a0opportunity\u00a0to have\u00a0deeply engaging experiences before they\u00a0appear on\u00a0everyone\u2019s travel bucket lists. Credit:\u00a0Avanti Destinations Moving up one spot from last […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-blogs"],"yoast_head":"\nVacation Off the Beaten Path - USTOA Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Book an unforgettable vacation! 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