Both the WTTC report and the report cited above said they expect travellers will continue gravitating to some beachy locales . Places like Maui , Hawaii , and even Gatlinburg , Tennessee , are top-searched destinations in the United States . While outdoor trips in America are hot , many other international destinations celebrate nature and continue to be top performers . Costa Rica remains a top seller across the industry for 2022 , as does a destination with a cold , volcanic sand beach : Iceland !

The WTTC “ Trending in Travel ” report has some fascinating findings about outdoor travel in 2022 :

● Fifty-two per cent of travellers say they are more likely to take an outdoor trip now than they were prior to the pandemic .

● Forty-seven per cent of polled travellers want to experience nature on their next trip .

Look for tours that showcase the best of the outdoors and nature . For a breath of fresh air this year , consider these options : feel the sand between your toes on a beach ; look out over the mountains of the southeastern US ; enjoy game drives searching for wildlife across the African grasslands ; read a book under rustling palms on a private beach .

Are you ready to explore ? Book now ! ARTA members save an additional $ 50 –$ 100 per person off any tour — combinable with all other retail offers . See gocollette . com / ARTA to learn how to save .

Just a reminder to get out and get moving !

Don ’ t forget to track your steps taken or time spent on a physical activity for the ARTA Wellness Challenge . Submit your best 30 days by July 31 for your chance to win prizes .

You can submit your results three ways : 1 . Email or mail to your branch president .

2 . Visit arta . net / wellness-challenge and fill out the form which will be submitted to ARTA .

3 . Email your form to contests @ arta . net or mail to the ARTA office : Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association , 15505 137 Ave NW , Edmonton , AB T5V 1R9

Please submit by July 31 , 2022 .

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