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Through the tumult of the last years, is it any wonder that we dream about escaping for carefree holidays? What activities do our idyllic vacations include for 2024?

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To build their Travel Trends 2024 reports, Skyscanner studied search and booking data, and polled thousands in Canada, the UK, and the US. Top of the holiday activity list for all three locales? Sleeeeep.

In fact, interest in ‘sleep retreats’ leapt markedly upwards. Take a quick look online, and you’ll find fancy sleep getaways in locations from Tucson to Thailand.

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2024 Travel Trends Report – Canada
What did Canadians see as key activities for their vacation agendas?

i. Sleeping – 31%
ii. Historical tours – 30%
iii. Nightlife – 26%
iv. Hiking – 24%

And how did Canadian respondents explain why they sleep better on holidays?

a. Being away from the stress of everyday life – 51%
b. Being more physically active and out in the fresh air – 27%
c. Accommodation being clean, calming, and clutter free – 8%.

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2024 Travel Trends Report – the UK
What did Brits see as must-do activities for their next vacations?

i. Sleeping – 33 %
ii. Shopping – 30%
iii. Wildlife spotting – 20%
iv. Nightlife – 19%

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2024 Travel Trends Report – the US
And how about Americans? What did they see as highlight activities for their next holidays?

i. Sleeping – 24%
ii. Cooking classes – 23%
iii. Hiking – 22%

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