welcome to mojo travels and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 reasons upsizing is
the next big travel trend are you a fan of our videos be sure to subscribe to mojo travels and
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the most talked about up-and-coming travel trends and why exactly it's getting so much
attention upsizing is a term that's most commonly used when referring to one's home or vehicle
but it would seem that many people are planning on going bigger with their travel arrangements
number 10 cheap flights if you've looked up flights recently you may have felt an
overwhelming desire to get out your credit card no seats are not necessarily cheaper across the board
but for those willing to put in the time and energy there are massive savings to be had
as much as 50 off what you typically expect to pay in a given season when you're saving a few
hundred bucks per head on flights that's money in your pocket of course when you're planning a trip
money in your pocket is actually money that you could spend enriching the experience and so the
opportunity to save on airfare is just one of the many factors contributing to the upsizing trend
a few hundred bucks might not extend your trip by much but it could add an extra excursion
or contribute towards an accommodation upgrade number nine pent-up travel desire this probably
goes without saying but even with all the hardship and anxieties of the pandemic people really miss
traveling after all if there was ever a time when we desperately needed a distraction it was in 2020
and early 2021. travel is generally speaking a great escape from the stresses of everyday life
but sadly it wasn't in the cards for anyone who had a trip canceled due to covet however
we can bet that you spent a lot of time fantasizing about the journeys that didn't happen
after spending more than a year daydreaming about getting back out there to explore the world
many people are wanting to make up for lost time by traveling in a bigger way than ever before the
negotiations and compromises that we often make with ourselves those have gone out the window
in favor of an unforgettable experience number eight it's never been more affordable travel
isn't cheap and for the most part this trend towards upsizing is an intentional
disconnect from monetary concerns in favor of doing something unforgettable that being said
there is nothing like a good discount to encourage a bit of excess and after more than a year
of seeing their livelihoods dry up many travel related businesses both big and small are offering
great discounts to get people traveling sooner the safety of locals and travelers alike of course
remains a top priority but wherever and however it's safe to travel one can find significantly
reduced rates on everything from accommodations and car rentals to local tours admission prices
and attractions and even restaurants many places don't even need you to commit to coming imminently
it's really just about getting people to book if a business is giving you a discount why not pay it
forward by giving it back to them by upgrading that's exactly what many travelers are doing
number 7 leftover vacation time monetary savings are all well and good but what about those
vacation days that you've been saving up because of the sheer exhaustion of adjusting to our
pandemic lives many people did take their vacation days if only to get a break from video calls or
shut down for a few days for those who refused to spend vacation days staycationing you've probably
banked a decent amount of time off and what better way to spend them than on one epic trip that
you'll never forget all those days off that you didn't take in 2020 have been collecting interest
emotionally speaking that is so while a vacation day is well spent just by virtue of getting a
break from work many people will be looking to squeeze the maximum amount of pleasure and
indulgence into each and every day off number six remote work working from home is by no means easy
for everyone who loved the flexibility that came with it there was someone struggling to juggle
being full-time employees and parents but here's the silver lining for anyone who does any sort of
office or computer-based work chances are that your company has figured out how to keep things
running smoothly with everyone working remotely so whether you're traveling alone with your partner
or as a whole family kids included you can likely do your job from anywhere in the world
upsizing isn't just about the money you spend on your travels but also the time you spend have you
only got two weeks vacation no problem why not stay for a whole month anyways spend two out
of four weeks working as soon as you clock out for the day you're in vacation mode number five
an excuse for a bucket list trip we all have that trip that we've been dreaming of for years it's
big it's expensive and it seems like there's always some excuse to put it off in favor of
something more reasonable more affordable more practical the pandemic has taught us a number of
difficult lessons and while many were harder and more painful one lesson was that travel can in
fact be brought to a screeching halt in a matter of days and so people are taking that realization
and using it as fuel to stop making excuses and compromises in the name of practicality
upsizing isn't just about going bigger for the sake of going bigger it's a deliberate choice
to make the next trip one that you will truly never forget because you know what if not now
then when there will always be another excuse not to go on that next big epic adventure
but this pandemic has given people an excuse to finally cross it off their bucket list
number four the travel industry is encouraging it it's likely the trips will come with more hassles
for the foreseeable future it's a small price to pay for being able to travel safely both in
terms of personal safety and that of the local communities as a result however we expected to
see a decrease in the popularity of weekend trips and shorter more frequent vacations throughout the
year which had previously been on the rise so not only are travel related businesses offering
savings to get people traveling but they're actively appealing to that sense of adventure
and the desire to make the most of every trip how by offering the sort of extensive voyages few
people would have previously ever considered the cruise industry which was hit especially hard by
the pandemic is going bigger and better than ever before and it's paying off both the oceania around
the world in 180 days cruise and silver seas art centric world tour sold out in a single day
clearly people want longer trips number three unexpected savings the impact of covid19 on the
global economy is difficult to quantify businesses closed jobs were lost and financial aid programs
needed to be implemented on an unprecedented scale the hardships that many people weathered in 2020
and 2021 were colossal with that being said for those who were lucky enough to find their
work unaffected the lifestyle change stemming from lockdowns and business closures actually resulted
in unexpected savings with less socializing less conventional activities and no travel
those fortunate enough to be gainfully employed actually found themselves with money in the bank
and few of their conventional outlets for spending for those who travel annually there's likely a
complete year's worth of travel savings that can be rolled over into a first post pandemic trip
when you're fortunate enough to have the money to do it upsizing only feels natural number two
the ultimate treat yourself experience 2020 was an extremely difficult year and when the
clock struck midnight to usher in 2021 there sadly wasn't a massive sense of relief or that magical
reset that many of us had been dreaming of so you know what go ahead and treat yourself if you can
you deserve it whatever you had to face and overcome over the course of the pandemic you
should congratulate yourself for doing it whether or not this pandemic cost you a trip in 2020
you've earned the biggest and best trip of your life stay somewhere nicer than you normally would
eat at fancier restaurants and splurge on all those pricey little perks that you usually skip
this is a mentality that many people have already embraced as they begin planning their next trip
why not upsize your travel plans after everything that you've had to overcome
number one increased travel confidence while there are many factors contributing towards the upsizing
trend in travel they all stem from one crucial shared experience while the thought of traveling
abroad once filled many of us with pandemic dread there is a major shift occurring however slowly
people are by and large beginning to feel a renewed sense of confidence in the possibility
of eventual travel and the ability to actually do it safely the longer the pandemic lasted the more
surreal and historic it began to feel for many there was a sense of hopelessness that set in
but we also got better at navigating it we collectively got smarter and adapted to the
realities and challenges of this global event and now as vaccination rollouts progress and certain
destinations express confidence and having put in place reliable safety measures we're seeing
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