Swedes' holiday travel is increasing again this year, by 7 per cent. Sun and bathing are the most attractive, but it is city breaks and cruises that are growing fastest. This summer's four travel trends are summarised in the Resia Barometer, a trend report from Resia in collaboration with TNS-Sifo.What do you think of these four travel trends? Will you be travelling this summer, and if so, where and how?
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Share5 travel trends this summer
- Going on a cruise - Swedes are increasingly interested in going on a cruise, and this summer the Mediterranean is the main destination, with Rome, Venice and Barcelona.
- Travelling sustainably - Many want to travel so that locals and local businesses can share in the profits. 'Peer-to-peer dining' - booking dinner at someone's home through an intermediary - is an attractive option.
- Holidaying in big cities - Metropolitan travel is increasing, while charters remain at the same level. The most attractive cities are New York, London and San Francisco.
- Visiting Italy - This summer's rising star is Italy! Trendsetters who have grown tired of Spain, Greece and Turkey are travelling here, and renting a house for the family is an attractive option, as is eating out.
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Alexandra says:
We're following the Italy trend! We have planned a car holiday in Italy this summer. But there will also be a charter trip to Playitas on Fuerteventura.
10 April 2015 - 10:35
Åsa says:
Portugal's tourism revenue continues to grow, but I don't think Swedes have really discovered Portugal as a travel destination, apart from golfers and city weekends in Lisbon. Perhaps it's because the sea is colder here than in the Mediterranean?
10 April 2015 - 11:34
Mr Steve says:
For me, the holiday trends:
-stay at home and travel in your mind.
- travel on the blog/blog world.
Quite ok for me.
10 April 2015 - 12:53
Annika says:
Cruising yes, that's the stuff 🙂 .
I have already pencilled in a week in March next year. In the Caribbean. Have crossed several times before. Love it.
Would love to cruise the Mediterranean.
My next trip will be to Key West in a couple of weeks!
Have a nice weekend!
10 April 2015 - 15:23
Birgitta says:
Yes, I just want to go by motorhome 🙂 but actually I will be a week in Crete in June with my youngest granddaughter 13 years old, it will be cosy just her and me!
from one to the other; what type of tyres do you have for Freedomtravel ? winter or summer tyres ? or m/S with alpine peak and snowflake ?
Grateful for the answer as we are in the process of deciding on tyres for our wintering 🙂 .
nice weekend !
Birgitta
10 April 2015 - 15:48
BP says:
Italy is undeniably attractive, preferably Sicily. But the country is very expensive unfortunately.
10 April 2015 - 16:06
admin says:
Alexandra, it's great to have a car holiday in Italy! Are you going camping?
Åsa, many people with motorhomes like Portugal, but it does not feel so big as a charter destination? Maybe it's the sea, as you say, or maybe the Swedes just haven't discovered it yet?
Steve, the blogging world is great!
🙂
Annika, what wonderful trips to look forward to! Wishing you a nice weekend!
Birgitta, nice to travel with the grandchild! We have regular summer tyres on the car. We have also packed snow chains (cheap at Mekonomen). We haven't had to use them, but if you end up on a snowy road (on some mountain range or so) you are obliged to have them, otherwise you will be fined heavily. Only needed for the driving wheels.
BP, it is indeed a bit more expensive in Italy compared to Spain, Greece and Turkey, for example.
10 April 2015 - 18:14
Anja says:
Now I have thought several times, but forgot to say: it is so impressive how much TIME you spend working on the travel blog! ...and I guess there are more people than me who send applause and applause!!!
10 April 2015 - 19:01
FANTASYDINING-A blog about themed restaurants and travel says:
It is a bit funny that it is precisely a cruise that is 1á. It is my last option ... haha ... but I think you understand why. It is only because I work on a boat that I only feel blue ...
Nothing bad about cruises though! Just that I don't want to be at sea when I'm free, no matter how luxurious it may be 😉.
10 April 2015 - 19:06
Ditte says:
I think cruising can be a great way to have everything in one cabin and see more places. I am very happy with the cruises we have done and extra happy with the one from Amsterdam, into the fjords of Norway and up to the North Cape. A fantastic trip. Even some tours in the Mediterranean have been really good.
Italy is nice and I like to rent country houses in Tuscany. I also like the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. Sardinia is a gem. Big cities do not attract me in the summer, but otherwise it is nice.
I agree with Anja and applaud you for all the great tips and ideas.
10 April 2015 - 19:12
Alexandra says:
Well, there will be no tenting this time actually, we thought about it first. But since I am the project manager in this family and I write my thesis plus work extra, I have neither time nor energy for the planning required for a tent holiday;-).
But we have booked apartment hotels Rome and Naples so far! However, would like to find a good campsite with type cabins / bungalows on the Amalfi coast, maybe some readers here have tips on good camping!
10 April 2015 - 20:17
admin says:
Anja, thank you so much! Of course I'm happy about such nice words!!! Yes, I put in a lot of time. But it's my hobby, and I find it very enjoyable! Then to get so much feedback makes it even more fun!
FantasyDining, haha, I can understand that you prefer something other than a cruise on holiday!
😉
Ditte, thanks for the nice words from you too! The cruises you made sound like nice ones. It would be nice to try it sometime!
Alexandra, I understand! We have not been to the Amalfi Coast, but as I said, maybe someone else has tips? Many campsites have cottages. I sometimes search for campsites on this site, but maybe you also checked there? http://www.eurocampings.se/
10 April 2015 - 20:25
Across the board says:
Then I'm a bit of a "contrarian" Holidaying in Italy for many years but this year it will be a cruise.
No no, just kidding, it will obviously be a motorhome and this summer's trip will probably go to Switzerland and French Provence.
11 April 2015 - 7:27
admin says:
A motorhome trip to Switzerland and Provence sounds great!
🙂
11 April 2015 - 9:46
Lena in Wales says:
Something went wrong at SIFO, Wales was not included, oops!!!
Nice to read what you thought about Portugal compared to Spain. I think a lot is true. The big difference for me is that I speak Spanish, but not Portuguese and so I never really get into Portuguese society in the same way as in Spain.
Service in Spain can sometimes be terrible, but you learn to live with it and take your time and slow down to the Spanish pace.
Have a nice trip!
11 April 2015 - 11:57
admin says:
Lena in Wales, understands that there is a difference when you know the language! We know neither one nor the other (a little bit of school Spanish, but that's not enough). And maybe it's about understanding that it's a different pace sometimes!
11 April 2015 - 14:09
Lats Andersson says:
Hello!
It is great fun to follow your long journey of discovery.
with both pictures and text from all the beautiful places you find and discover. Since I don't have a blog of my own, I know that
I don't know how much work it is, but I assume you put in
Down several hours a day, so we can join you on your journey.
Goodbye!
Lars and Inger
11 April 2015 - 15:17
admin says:
Lars, thank you for your kind words! I probably spend different amounts of time, but a moment every day and sometimes several hours. But I think it's fun, so it's not a sacrifice! Have a nice weekend!
11 April 2015 - 18:44
Anna in Dubai says:
I'm going to Rome and Tuscany in May and I'm dying to go. Our friends are getting married in Tuscany and I have a chance that it will be really beautiful and I have to buy waterproof mascara because I already get tears in my eyes about how I imagine it will be. The tears also come from refuelling all the pasta and mozzarella I will eat.
12 April 2015 - 12:46
admin says:
Anna in Dubai, oh it sounds super nice with a wedding in Tuscany! Pack some handkerchiefs too!
🙂
12 April 2015 - 13:42