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8 trends that are defining travel in 2023
We're seeing some very interesting travel trends this year, from 'set-jetting' to multigenerational holidays, transformational trips, and more! We describe eight travel trends that are defining travel in 2023 ...
1. Multigenerational holidays
2. Transformational travel
really connect with locals (think homestays and cooking classes, for instance) engage in meaningful animal encounters (like spending time with mountain gorillas ), go camping, hiking and trekking in pristine nature
People are using travel to help them transform into their best selves.
![Gorilla Trek Ugan header](https://images.followalice.com/7M6ZQVTWWugwq81BUDMHfJ/bd0df9159b0972a80d1c5e9a80fab362/WhatsApp_Image_2022-06-01_at_8.45.20_PM_copy.jpeg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=1000)
3. Asia is trending upwards
4. Beach vacations
![Ours. The Sands at Chale Island, Kenya beach holiday](https://images.followalice.com/6z9Eg0yJtIY6wAl4MW7ulG/c516aebea253ffb05d411e661c59691b/Ours._The_Sands_at_Chale_Island__Kenya_beach_holiday.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=450)
5. TV show destinations
When you visit a location you fell in love with through a TV show, you become a set-jetter.
Research shows that TV shows are now the top sources of travel inspiration, outpacing the influence of social media.
Great Britain โ Bridgerton and House of Dragon Sunny destinations to escape a northern winter โ The White Lotus Paris โ Emily in Paris New York โ Inventing Anna
6. Slow travel
![Train passing by a lake and small stone building in the Swiss mountains](https://images.followalice.com/4gBITZSSq06xPodrxUAKN/ef01d2ee87ba2a273650df84def56124/Train_passing_by_a_lake_and_small_stone_building_in_the_Swiss_mountains.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
7. Luxury sustainable travel
8. Offbeat wellness retreats
![Hand picking a blue berry](https://images.followalice.com/4Qu2qTrTZm5bq2logLY2n9/33a041a6923e9ac978b736202548976c/Hand_picking_a_blue_berry.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=534)