About Time: You Discovered the Hottest Travel Trends 2019By Angelica Malin

Nothing fires up our soul than planning an adventure abroad – endless list-making, drooling over images online, planning every last minute of what you’re going to eat, see and do. If you’re looking to book an on-trend trip this year, discover some of the hottest travel trends in 2019, according to Pinterest and Airbnb’s most recent data. We’ll inspire you by user habits to go out of your travel comfort zone, whether that’s surfing in San Diego, sipping coconuts on a beach in Bali or hitting the slopes in the Alps:

Travel Trends 2019: Nature Travel

Pinterest users are feeling inspired by nature this year, with searches for “nature travel” up by 88%, and Airbnb reporting the same trend. David Attenborough would be so pleased. Immersive outings – think forest bathing and horse yoga – are some of Airbnb’s top travel trends 2019. Here our pick of some great nature, meditation and hiking experiences to help you reconnect with mother earth:

Nature-Inspired Experiences

• – Time Trek Howth, Dublin, Ireland
• – Forest Bathing, Bellevue, WA
• – Fortress Night Hike&Taste of Tradition, Seoul, South Korea

Nature-Inspired Homes

• – Bellecombe-en-Bauges, Rhone-Alpes, France
• – The 36th Street Urban Yurt, in Large Garden Oasis, Boise, ID
• – Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand

Travel Trends 2019: Space Travel

Elon Musk is doing something right: Pinterest and Airbnb are discovering more and more people are turning to the stars when it comes to travel planning, with searches for “space travel” up by 70% on Pinterest. And with nearly 3,000 homes equipped with telescopes and unique astrological experiences on Airbnb, the host community is embracing the trend too.

Here are a few stargazing homes and experiences perfect for an astronomical retreat:

Space-Inspired Homes

• – Geodesic Dome near World Biosphere Reserve
• – Off the Grid and 40 Feet Up!
• – Skywatch Observatories Dome Stays
• – Stargazer in Country Garden

Space-Inspired Experiences

• – “Shoot the Moon” in Santa Monica
• – “Mauna Kea Stars & Volcano Photo Trip” in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
• – Astronomical experience, Artignosc-sur-Verdongo, France

Travel Trends 2019: Adventure Travel

Adventure travel is continuing to rise on Pinterest and searches are up 693%. Pinners are searching for adventure-themed ideas for a thrill like swimming holes (up by 260%), abandoned amusement parks (up by 185%), cave diving (up by 143%) and surprise destinations (up by 192%)^. Airbnb is also seeing an increase in adventure and passion-based travel, particularly with surfing.

Here are some experiences for the thrill seekers:

• – World Surf League Experience: Learn To Surf Waikiki, Honolulu, HI
• – BlueCave snorkel with Oki market visit, Osaka, Japan
• – Learn To Eat Fire,Los Angeles, CA
• – Coconut & Island Survival Workshop, San Juan, PR
• – Sea Urchins Experience Tour in Sea Cave, Lisbon, Portugal

And here are some incredible, adventure-filled home options:

• – Bali Cottage, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
• – Traditional Greek abode, Santorini
• – Balian treehouse, Balian Beach, Bali
• – Seashell house, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
• – Traditional Fisherman’s Cave, Oia, Greece

Travel Trends 2019: Budget Travel

Blame it on Brexit; Pinners are looking to keep their vacations practical with searches for “budget travel” up by 64%. Here’s the most wish-listed listings under £100 on Airbnb:

• – Romantic Cabana with view, Armenia, Colombia
• – Private, 3-bedroom Riad, Marrakesh, Morocco
• – Sunny apartment near metro station, Vienna, Austria
• – Waterfront with extraordinary view, Kotor, Montenegro
• – Dali Apartment,Dali, China

A some of the most booked experiences £25 or less:

• – Kayak in La Jolla (7 Sea Caves), San Diego, CA
• – The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour, Edinburgh, Scotland
• – Tsukiji market tour with Tsukiji lover, Tokyo, Japan
• – City Tour by Bike, Seville, Spain
• – Peckham Hidden Jazz Club, London, UK

Travel Trends 2019: Sustainable Travel 

Finally, we’re waking up to the realities of global warming and climate change. Travellers are wanting to minimise their carbon footprint and find eco-friendly travel solutions, with searches on Pinterest for “sustainable travel” up by 56%. Airbnb is committed to promoting healthy tourism, with lots of eco-friendly listings – here’s some of the most wished-for ones:

• – Balian Treehouse w beautiful pool, Bali, Indonesia
• – Underground Hygge, Orondo, WA
• – Unique Cob Cottage, Mayne Island, Canada
• – Joshua Tree Homesteader Cabin, Joshua Tree, CA
• – CASA NA ÁRVORE nas montanhas, Monte Verde, Brazil

Travel Trends 2019: Dog-Friendly Travel

Who wouldn’t want to take their furry friend on holiday with them? Searches for “dog-friendly holidays” are up by 146% on Pinterest and there are over 1.3 million pet-friendly Airbnb listings globally. Here’s our pick of the best:

• – Historic Carriage House in Denver’s Oldest Neighborhood, Denver, CO
• – A Pirate’s Life For Me – Houseboat!, Charleston, SC
• – Casa Valencia,Rincon, Puerto Rico
• – Your own Island in lake near Manila, Cavinti, Philippines
• – Airstream ‘Glamping’ in Andalucia!, Alozaina, Spain