NEW YORK — The 2019 New York Times Travel Show showcased new travel trends, eco-tourism and exotic destinations from all over the world. In focus this year are Hungary, India and South Africa. Thrill seekers are in the hunt for new places to explore. A date in Budapest can easily make its way to Bucharest, for the legendary Bran Castle outside Romania.
Bucket list travelers set their goals each year. A growing trend is for solo travel, which may be attributed to a rise of adventure-seeking singles unwilling to compromise their plans. Millennials find greater sense of independence while traveling solo. The trend continues to grow even for baby-boomer singles and women travelers in their quest to explore off the beaten paths.
Exploration of the world under the sea presents an astounding alternative to usual Asian cities or European tourist capital. Scuba diving offers extraordinary opportunity to know more about the planet, and experience a close encounter with one of its gigantic creatures, coexist with the tiniest beings, spend time to be alone with nature, while gliding along vibrantly colored reefs like the school of fishes passing by.
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) announced, “Destinations like Australia and the Philippines are well positioned to attract the growing population of solo travelers.” PADI Travel website provides expert resources for those wanting to explore uncharted waters, and remote islands where there are no resorts, with options for those wanting to stay in resorts, for both divers and snorkelers.
Liveaboard is a diving tour that accommodates 16-24 passengers living on board the vessel, with a crew of 10 people serving buffet, cleaning cabins and providing expert guide to divers, complete with computer and image editing equipment. It is a mini version of river cruises providing land excursions to see additional wonders, such as the world’s smallest primates, the tarsiers at Bohol.
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