These will be some of the biggest travel trends in 2019

These will be some of the biggest travel trends in 2019These will be some of the biggest travel trends in 2019A new year means 365 days to explore the planet in brand new ways, seeing places weve never seen before and discovering new things along the way. But this year, there are some new trends coming to the travel space. Heres what we see hitting it big in 2019, from how we spend ur time to the impact of how we explore the world.Curated ItinerariesWhile no one is going to skip going to the Colosseum in Rome, theyll likely also be booking a food tour through the local neighborhoods best bistros. Next year, its all about filling your travel itinerary with exactly the stuff that gets you the most excited while still seeing the sights that youd regret not snapping a pic of before you hit the more niche activities. So hike when you wanna hike, taste every last variety of espresso if youre a coffee snob and dont feel pressured to spend all day at a museum that doesnt interest you just be cause its famous. Its your trip, so use your time how you want.Visiting Second CitiesWhile Marrakesh might be the biggest name in Morocco, more travelers will be heading to smaller and even more charismatic cities likepretty blue Chefchaouen.And instead of just visiting one city in a country, were excited to get outside the big metros and see the other spots where people live. In the U.S., this means spending less time in Los Angeles andmore time in Californias coastal towns. Smaller often means fewer tourists and more to discover that hasnt already been posted all over Instagram.Intentionally UnpluggingSpeaking of Instagram, were seeing more and more people posting less and less of their vacations. Jetsetters conscious of how much time theyre spending on social media are taking their days off from work to also be days off from their screens - including their cell phones. Expect to see a select few posts from vacays instead of a photo dump a day.Sustainable GoalsWith terrifying cli mate change reports blowing our minds every day, travelers are eager to minimize their carbon footprint while traveling. More and more airlines offer the chance to purchase a carbon offset package along with your plane ticket, and while exploring the world, many people are opting to bike, walk or take public transit versus renting a private car.Spontaneous Travel PlanningIn this digital age, its easier than ever to make last-minute plans. Because often, you cant get the full picture of what a destination will look like until youre on the ground, on location. So in 2019, we think were going to see a lot more people making a rough outline of plans and booking a whole lot of fun, spontaneous adventures right from their phones while sitting in cafes in their dream destinations.This article was originally published on Swirled.