Escape to wide open spaces and quiet hideaways

IN a world filled with uncertainties, luxury travel companies expect travellers to turn to them for their expertise, flexibility, and safety and financial assurances. Even when travel bubbles are established and border restrictions are lifted between countries, travellers will need expert guides on the ground who can recommend and help decide where and how they should travel.

"Ultimately, 2021 will be more about how they can travel rather than where they can travel to," says Trafalgar's CEO Gavin Tollman. "The appeal of being able to get out there and enjoy one's holiday without having to feel stressed with all the 'what ifs' make guided holidays a good option."

He adds, "2021's travellers, not surprisingly, want the outdoors - places that deliver on wide-open spaces, fresh air, a chance to get into nature, and a way of avoiding crowds. When borders open, I am confident we will see a resurgence in destinations such as New Zealand and Switzerland that will shoot to the top of the 'must visit now' lists."