According to travel experts, travelers around the world continue to accept a slow trip in 2025, travel with sincere responsibilities, and enjoy traveling as a destination. This includes the element of “detour travel”. Travelers can avoid the overcrowding related to traditional tourists, or have the opportunity to visit a very well -known destination. T I want to miss the opportunity to experience a new one!
Sue Garrett, GM Suppry, FLIGHT CENTER STOUR AFRICA prices and marketing say that the average period of travel is longer -and they expect this trend in 2025.
“If you look at the reservation data from December 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025, the average period of the reserved trip is 16. 2 days. It will rise from 14.7 in the same time last year,” Garrett. Says. “People are really relaxing and spending a long time at their destination to soak themselves on holidays, but they can spend a little extra time. Travel!
If you live in South Africa, you may feel far away from going to “anywhere”. South Africans are used to long -distance flight prospects. But instead of rushing to your destination, Garrett says that both the descent and the sneaky detour, which is a nearby cousin, is doing a lot for them. Here, there is a reason to stay up or left.
1. Enhance your travel experience
By making the detour and on the way out, the travel experience can be greatly improved by making the journey itself a part of the adventure. Instead of being in a hurry to the final destination, you can split long -distance flights, reduce fatigue, and prioritize new experiences. With this approach, you can explore new locale, enjoy local delicacy, and make memories beyond the main destinations.
2. Make the most of your trip
International holidays are expensive. For many South Africans, it is definitely a higher quality than the quantity now. Dressing and detours can turn one long -distance flight into a multi -stay adventure, especially in consideration of long distances related to it, and can search for several places and make money really stronger. (When can you be in that part again?).
3. Save flight costs (and dive into adventures)
Flights with connecting can be much cheaper than direct flights. Garrett is recommended to chat with travel experts and design perfect routing. I am looking for the possibility of saving flights.
“South Africans often fly on hubs such as Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar), Singapore (Singapore Airlines), and Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific),” Garrett says. “Talk to a travel agency about the possibility of a device on the way. If you make it correct, you can explore the Mosque, Market of Istanbul, or Mall and Museum in Doha! “
Another example? For travelers in South Africa, who travel between Africa and Europe, are very rewarding on the way in Morocco and Egypt. These countries provide unique blends of Africa, Arab and Mediterranean culture. In other words, you can take a different holiday before visiting your family in the UK.
4. Please consider the environment
Perhaps the biggest reason to take a detour is to relieve some of the most popular destinations in the world.
FODOR's publishing of “No List” in 2025 emphasizes a destination that has long been a problem in managing sightseeing levels and a new one that is expected to worsen. The destination without a list includes Bali, Barcelona, Malloluka, Canary Islands, Venice, and Lisbon.
The good news is that a detour can be destroyed from the Beat road, and you can find local spots and amazing jewelry far away from crazy crowds. For example, go to Limes before or later in Paris, or explore Bresia when traveling to Milan. If you are aiming for Scandinavia, the locals of Finnish are working hard to protect Robaniemi (the official house of Santa Claus), and to protect them from overwhelming numbers. Please note that. Visitors every year.
Of course, detours and on the way to increase travel hours, and as a result, footprints are heavy. Garrett says that there is a way to reduce this effect.
Efficient routing and carbon offset. Chat with travel experts about measurements that can be performed to minimize footprints. They can propose the most efficient routes, airlines, and carbon offset schemes. Environmentally friendly travel practices. During the device on the way, use public transportation, ride a bicycle, walk, and always support local vendors.
The last point is important for Garrett. “Detour Travel has a smaller tourism revenue and supports the local economy for less well -known areas,” Garrett says. “It is not a hot spot for large tourists, but a significant difference in the lives of locals and benefits communities and small and medium -sized enterprises.”
The same applies to domestic sightseeing. South Africa's Minister of Tourism Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Reel, is speaking about the importance of domestic tourism, as well as other regions in Japan, as well as popular destinations such as Cape Town and Crewgar. We encourage South Africa and international visitors.
“South Africans live in an incredibly diverse and beautiful country,” Garrett agrees. “There are a lot of things to be discovered when adventures from a Beat truck, and the benefits of sightseeing can be felt in all nine states.”
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