4 types of holiday difficult to book in 2022

After two years of living with Covid-19, tourists are doing big vacation plan Again.

But not every type of trip is possible this year, travel experts say.

That’s because many have postponed more ambitious vacations during the pandemic – in some cases two years in a row – leaving little room for new bookings this year.

According to a survey by travel insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, nearly half of people who have canceled vacations in 2020 and 2021 plan to take a vacation this year. According to a survey of more than 1,500 travelers, only 5.5% are pushing these plans to next year, and less than 4% plan to cancel them altogether.

In addition, people are take longer trips and book them in advance. Lee Thompson, co-founder of the adventure travel agency, said some fall and winter vacations have already started to sell out. Flash Pack.

But some trips can be booked long in advance, like these four holiday types that travel industry insiders say are filling up quickly for the summer.

Shannon Kircher, founder of US-based boutique travel agency, says booking an African safari 12 to 18 months in advance can be the new norm. Compass & Vine.

Many tourists dream about hunting, says Kircher, but don’t pull the trigger because there’s too much planning and money spent.

However, the pandemic has “challenged our ideas about promoting meaningful travel,” she said. Plus, more and more people have the time and money to travel due to canceled trips over the past two years, she said.

For travelers who love the idea of ​​traveling internationally during a pandemic, the privacy and openness of safaris are appealing, she said.

“Safaris is inherently very socially aloof – you’re around more animals than humans in general,” she says.

Tourists are choosing to visit East Africa from June to October, says Kircher, because the period coincides with the wildebeest migration, with many extending their trip to enjoy the experience of hiking across the country. jungle of gorillas or escape after a hunting trip at the beach.

Many locations in Hawaii are at risk of running out of space this summer, says Zander Buteux of the rental company. VacationRenter.

“If you wait until June to book your June travel, you’ll get bargains,” he said. “This is especially true for the key cities on each island such as Honolulu, Lahaina and Kihei.”

Buteux said the two areas that are still most likely to be available are O’ahu and Hanalei, although he doesn’t expect things to stay that way.

Buteux said tourism to Hawaii has increased over the past eight months. He said business activity is expected to grow even higher – along with prices – once the state lifts many of its travel pandemic restrictions this month. Starting March 26Visitors from the continental United States will no longer have to present their Covid-19 vaccination status or test negative for Covid-19 prior to travel for entry.

The luxury lodge’s CEO Phil Jones said: ‘Summer isn’t the only time of year that gets booked up quickly. Pure Kauai. He said: “Easter and Christmas are also gradually filling up.

Like Buteux, he said: Once “isolation restrictions have been lifted, we anticipate an increase in bookings”.

The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana Most are reserved until February 2023 and virtually all weekend slots at Wyoming’s Brush Creek Ranch full, according to their online booking system.

“For most people, the privacy and seclusion of peafowl farms are very appealing,” says Kircher. Activities such as horseback riding, fly fishing, and white water rafting are outdoors and naturally not socially distant.

Plus, visitors are also taken care of for their many needs as “most high-end motels are truly all-inclusive, meaning food, drink and luxury amenities are included”, she said.

Tim Geisler, founder of the Grenada-based sailing company, says last-minute summer yacht charter bookings are a thing of the past. Sailboat Nautilus.

Many destinations, especially in the Mediterranean, are selling out ahead of time, he said.

Greece, Spain and the French island of Corsica are the most popular charter destinations in the Mediterranean, he said.

“We see that things are starting to return to pre-pandemic levels,” said Geisler, adding that “80% of our subscriptions are booked in Spain.”

“Summer cruises to the Mediterranean are popular among Americans because they tend to avoid the Caribbean during this time, as it coincides with the region’s hurricane season,” he said.

The company is seeing an increase in bookings and inquiries from travelers looking to book trips nine to 12 months ahead of time, which limits inventory, he said.

“The later you book, the less choice you will have regarding the yacht’s size, configuration and placement, so it’s best to book [at least] six months before,” he said.

Geisler said the company recently started operations in Croatia, adding that the yacht is available for the summer, but maybe not for long.

According to market research firm Mordor Intelligence, the global yacht charter market, valued at $16.9 billion in 2021, is expected to reach $26.5 billion by 2027, with Europe as the destination. top in the summer months, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence.

– CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli contributed to this report.