The pandemic has affected us all in one way or another, and it will continue to influence how we travel. As a major provider of travel insurance for Canadians, we are predicting future travel trends in order to best serve our customers.
We think we all can agree that we’ve seen enough of the inside of our homes and that the pandemic may, at least temporarily, end the recent trend of “stay-cations”. Many of us have invested time and money inside and out to better enjoy our spaces over the last year and are ready for a change in scenery!
Brainstorming with our team of travel insurance professionals here at EasyInsure, we predict that once we can safely and freely travel again, Canadians will want to not only make up for missed vacations but will be more adventurous than ever before!
Here are our predictions:
Family travel
Canadian families will make up on missed vacations to warm weather destinations and major theme parks. However, we’ve spent a lot of time with our immediate families of late, so these vacations may include time spent with extended family members, who we’ve missed over the last year.
Road trips
Family road trips, (whether by car or RV) and taking some serious time off to explore Canada and the US will grow in popularity for a few reasons:
- The affordability and flexibility this travel option provides
- Many may continue to feel this is a safer option than flying and can do so sooner rather than waiting for international flights to resume
- Create lasting memories and educational opportunities
Buddy travel
We believe that travelling with friends will grow exponentially in the upcoming years, with a focus on activities such as golfing, adventure-based travel, (such as skydiving, deep-sea fishing, and other “bucket-list” escapades) as well as visiting party destinations such as Las Vegas, New Orleans and Key West.
Girls’ trips
We agree that women will travel in groups like never before, enjoying bonding and immersive cultural experiences, such as historically significant destinations and wine tours… and of course party destinations as well!
Cruises
We feel the cruise industry may be the last to recover completely, but once travellers feel comfortable and safe, people will return to cruising for its convenience of enjoying several destinations, exciting excursions, and unpacking only once.
A continued growth in homeowner run rentals
This trend will continue to boom, as homeowner run vacation rentals are able to accommodate the increase in family and friend/group travel.
Warm weather destinations
What Canadians wouldn’t want a tropical getaway? A change of scenery, lounging under a palm tree, and excursions will make all-inclusive and tropical destinations a popular choice for many Canadian travellers.
Bucket-list travel
We feel this pandemic may result in mainly couples or close friends finally taking their big, once-in-a-lifetime, “bucket-list” trip, to far-away and exotic locations, such as New Zealand, Bali, and Paris.
Travel insurance will be more important than ever before
One lesson we’ve all learned with the pandemic is that we cannot predict the future! This fact alone will reinforce the importance of purchasing the best travel insurance you can afford. It’s also crucial to keep in mind that most standard travel insurance policies do not cover high-risk activities, such as skydiving or even skiing, as example.
Ready to start planning?
While we might not be able to confidently book travel at the moment, now is a good time to start dreaming, making plans and begin saving. If you’re looking for inspiration, sign up for daily emails from
Condé Nast Traveler. And, of course, when you’re able to travel again, reach out to us for your all travel insurance needs: 1-800-679-2640 or email:
info@easyinsure.ca.