The 7 Hottest Trends in Boomer Travel

Spiritual

Studies show Christians dominate spiritual travel, but boomers also seek spiritual experiences in temples and yoga retreats in places like India and the Australian Outback, finding deeper meaning in their travels.

Passions

Boomers combine bucket list destinations with passions like learning new languages or cooking in places like Italy, with companies like MIR Corp catering to those over 55 seeking self-improvement and growth.

Bucket List

Boomers, feeling young but aware of time, are fulfilling their bucket lists by traveling more now that they re retired, with many experiencing travel for the first time to live out their dreams.

Multigenerational

Travel organizations report about ten percent of their business comes from multigenerational trips, where groups of four to twenty-four family members plan well-researched trips, allowing boomers to enjoy and create lasting memories.

Adventure

Boomers, often in great shape, embrace adventure, enjoying activities like hiking, kayaking, mountain climbing, and skiing, with vacation packages increasingly tailored to their adventurous spirit.

Girls Getaway

Boomers find special joy in girls getaways, with these trips trending upwards, offering weekends or week-long escapes with their girlfriends.

Exotic Travel

Exotic travel is growing in popularity among boomers, who seek unique destinations like The Cook Islands and Madagascar, and even when visiting places like China, they look for off-the-beaten-path regions.