Time to Travel Thursdays – April 2025
Welcome to our April 2025 edition of Time to Travel Thursdays! I’m excited to share some of the latest travel trends and insights I’ve discovered this month. With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to start planning your next getaway, whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation, an adventure-filled exploration, or a cultural immersion experience.
I originally had wanted this feature to be a weekly one, but it was too hard to keep up with. So Time To Travel Thursdays is a month-long blog link up, so it gives people more time to join in the party!
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I am super excited that I am finally traveling this month! We are headed to Chicago this month to see the Phillies play the Cubs. Our first time at Wrigley Field, and we can’t wait. If you have been there, I would love to hear your best tips! And next month, we are headed to Sandals Grenada, so get ready for some new content!
What’s Trending in Travel for 2025
Even though I mainly deal with clients looking to book Sandals and Beaches Resorts, I still like to share other tidbits that pertain to travel. There are some days where I am researching things for content, and I end up going down the rabbit hole and find new things. Check some of them out!!
The travel landscape continues to evolve in exciting ways this year. One of the biggest trends we’re seeing is the rise of “destination dupes” – less crowded alternatives to popular hotspots that offer similar experiences without the overwhelming crowds. For example, choosing Girona instead of Barcelona or Brescia instead of Milan gives travelers authentic experiences with fewer tourists.
Another trend gaining momentum is what’s being called “JOMO travel” (the Joy of Missing Out) – where travelers purposely seek out destinations that allow them to disconnect, relax, and enjoy a more mindful travel experience away from the digital world. Think secluded beach houses, countryside farmhouses, or lakeside lodges that provide a true escape from daily life.
Travel Planning Tips for 2025
If you’re planning travel this year, here are a few helpful tips based on current trends:
- Book further in advance: More travelers are booking their trips 8-10 months ahead, especially for popular destinations during peak seasons.
- Consider shoulder season travel: With changing climate patterns and over tourism concerns, many travelers are opting for “season-stretching” – visiting destinations just before or after the traditional high season.
- Look into travel insurance: With continued global uncertainties, protecting your travel investment is more important than ever.
- Embrace local experiences: Travelers increasingly want authentic connections with destinations, whether through food tours, community-based tourism, or staying in locally-owned accommodations.
- Stay flexible: Transportation disruptions, weather events, and other unexpected changes are part of travel in 2025. Build some flexibility into your itinerary.
Let’s talk about some of the good posts I found during my time on the web this week.
Featured Travel Blog Posts This Month
Here are five fascinating travel posts I’ve discovered this month that provide inspiration and insights:
- Notes from the Road shares an immersive journey through less-traveled destinations. Their personal and powerful travel storytelling reminds us that sometimes the unplanned adventures make the most memorable trips!
- The World Travel Guy offers stunning photography and guides from places like the Komodo Islands. His recent posts about bucket list experiences like Everest Base Camp and the pyramids of Giza have me dreaming of adventure travel again.
- Jessie on a Journey has an excellent post about solo female travel tips for 2025. Her practical approach and honesty about the realities of putting travel dreams on hold resonates with so many of us looking to get back out there.
- Make Time To See The World published a comprehensive guide to Antigua and Barbuda with 20+ essential tips. Their detailed advice on when to visit and what to experience has this Caribbean paradise on my must-visit list!
- The Blonde Abroad talks about where to travel in 2025 based on your zodiac sign. If you are struggling to come up with your next destination, make sure you check it out!
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Now it’s YOUR turn!!
I love sharing travel inspiration and practical tips, but I’d love to hear from you too! Whether you’re a fellow travel blogger or just someone who enjoys exploring new places, I invite you to share your recent travel experiences in the linkup below.
If you have a travel-related blog post from the past month, add your link to join our community of travelers. This is a great way to discover new travel blogs and get fresh ideas for your next adventure!
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More Vacation Posts That You Will Find Helpful
- Why Working With A Travel Advisor Makes The Most Sense
- Stress Less, Travel More: Why You Should Use a Travel Agent for Your Next Getaway!
- Skip the Stress: Let a Certified Sandals Specialist Plan Your Ideal Sandals Resorts Vacation!
- Flying A Day Early To Your Destination Is A Smart Travel Idea
My Favorite Travel Essentials You Will Love
- Duncan & Stone Travel Journal
- Sun Bum Original SPF 70
- Portable Power Bank Large Capacity
- Luggage Packing Cubes Set of 5
We always travel during the off season: before Memorial Day and after Labour Day, and it’s still too crowded IMO. Ha ha.
We travel in May because that’s our anniversary, and definitely in September because it breaks up the stretch until we travel in May! Thanks so much for stopping in!