Virtuoso has revealed the top destinations for last year as determined by the network’s annual Luxe Report. Using input gathered from a survey of Virtuoso travel advisors, the report provides fascinating insight on where, when and how luxury travelers will go next.
Key Findings from the 2013 Virtuoso Luxe Report
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| Florence ~ Westin Excelsior via |
The five most popular international destinations in 2013:
1.Italy
2.South Africa
3.France
4.Australia
5.Argentina
The top five U.S. destinations in 2013:
1.Napa Valley / Sonoma
2.Maui
3.New York City
4.Alaska; Las Vegas (tied)
5.Hawaii’s Big Island
The top five most popular destinations for families in 2013:
1.Italy
2.England; Costa Rica (tied)
3.Hawaii
4.Mexico
5.France; Galapagos Islands; Turks & Caicos (tied)
1.Italy
2.England; Costa Rica (tied)
3.Hawaii
4.Mexico
5.France; Galapagos Islands; Turks & Caicos (tied)
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The five most popular emerging destinations, meaning those on the cusp of becoming popular for the first time or all over again, in 2013:
1.Cuba
2.Myanmar/Burma
3.Bhutan
4.Chile
5.Vietnam
The five most popular cruise itineraries for 2013:
1.Alaska
2.Mediterranean
3.European River
4.Caribbean
5.Baltic Region
The five most popular destinations for romantic getaways in 2013:
1.Italy
2.French Polynesia
3.France
4.Bali
5.Fiji
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| South Africa ~ Phinda Private Game Reserve via |
The five most popular adventure destinations in 2013:
1.South Africa
2.New Zealand (moved up & switched with CR)
3.Galapagos Islands
4.Costa Rica
5.Australia
The top reasons people traveled in 2013:
1.Exploring new destinations
2.Seeking authentic experiences in new destinations; Rest & Relaxation (tied)
3.Spending time with or reconnecting with loved ones
4.Personal enrichment (e.g. voluntourism, cultural experience, learning, etc)
5.Seeking adventure
The five biggest travel trends for 2013:
1.Multi-generational family travel
2.River cruises
3.Luxury cruises
4.Active or adventure trips
5.Celebration travel
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| Ama Waterways via |
I am curious if you all concur with the results. Are these destinations on your list of places you would like to travel? Please share!!!
Hello Sweet Sandy!! Great post. I think it's interesting Las Vegas and Alaska are tied. I've never been to either one and have no interest. The Mister was offerered several job opportunities in Vegas and I said no way! I would love to travel to South Africa or Australia but I abhor long flights. Have a wonderful week!!
Florence was fabulous and I'd return in a second!! I love the wine country, in France and CA but hated Vegas and have no interest in Cuba. We're looking at a Riverboat Cruise for his year. It's interesting to see what the hot spots are.
What a great post!! Such interesting tidbits. I see so many places I want to visit and many I have had the good fortune to. I cannot wait until I am able to start traveling more….but on the other hand that will mean i am an empty nester and that makes me kinda sad. Not surprised to see Maui and Napa at the to of the list…amazing places!
Ahhhhh…..right now, my number getaway is MY IMAGINATION! That's about all I can afford at the moment!
SANDY….BON WEEKEND! Anita
Interesting post! I'm not surprised to see France there twice as it has so much to offer – an all round destination. Having visited fascinating Vietnam last year, I can see why it's set to become more popular.
Well, I definitely feel I'm in the mix with having done England in 2013 and planning Italy for 2014.
I had good friends travel to the Galapogas and to Australia this holiday season.
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas!
xoxo Elizabeth