Where To Travel in 2016

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“Buy experiences, not things.” While you may have heard this quote before, research does in fact show that experiential purchases (money spent on doing) tend to provide more enduring happiness than material purchases (money spent on having). The biggest effect on happiness? Anticipation.

With that in mind, stay true to your "travel more" resolution this year. Here are some places you should plan to check out in 2016:

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Iceland - The land of fire and ice, its visual splendor can be enjoyed in all seasons. Spend a day at the famous Blue Lagoon, chase the Northern Lights, or take in the numerous cultural activities available in Reykjavik. Plus, with Icelandair’s Stopover option, you’ll be able to spend up to seven nights in Iceland either en route to or home from your European destination for no additional airfare. 

Costa Rica -  With January marking the start of the dry season, the first half of the month typically brings a lot of tourism. If you’d prefer less crowds, the second half of January through March is certainly one of the best times for a Costa Rica vacation. Explore some travel websites for deals and packages. Groupon, for example, has an 8-day Jewels of Costa Rica Tour ($1,499 - 1,899) and a 5-8 day adventure tour ($999-$1,874), among others!

National Parks - This year is the 100th anniversary of America’s National Parks system. To celebrate its centennial anniversary, the National Park Service is offering 16 days of free admission to 127 parks including the Everglades, Yellowstone, Crater Lake, Alaska’s Denali National Park and Joshua Tree National Park in California (all of which have admission fees). And if you happen to have a fourth grader in your family, your entrance will be free to ALL national parks ALL year thanks to the 100th anniversary program, Every Kid in a Park. But don’t worry, there are still 282 national parks around the country that always offer free admission. So get out, and enjoy nature!

If you find yourself falling into the post holiday blues this month, filling up a blank calendar is one quick way to remedy the situation. Give yourself something to look forward to, start planning - now!

No matter where your 2016 travel plans take you, Dynasty Limousine will be there to handle your transportation needs. We are available for pickups and drop offs at all of the major New York Airports including and for most private airports including Farmingdale Executive Airport. From all of us to you, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

2016 Travel Trends

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While the economy may have encouraged more stay-cations in previous years, it’s safe to say the travel bug is hitting Americans again.  With increased travel spending in 2015, this trend is certainly anticipated to continue. See what else is trending in travel for the New Year»

 

 
Home rentals are surging. Partially due to increased hotel prices and partially due to the rise of AirBnB- vacation rentals are becoming the norm. Travelers are enjoying the additional space and amenities that rentals can provide. 

 
Better deals on transportation. With gas prices low, more travelers are hitting the roads to their destinations. Airlines too have lower prices on some routes due to decreased jet fuel costs. 

 
People are traveling for “wellness” reasons. According to TripBarometer - the world’s largest traveler and accommodation survey - travelers are spending far more than they have in the past. The reason? Because they believe themselves, or their families, deserve it. Others feel travel is important for their health and well-being. Travelers are shifting their mindset to visit locations they believe will add to their mental and/or physical well being.

 
The want for local experiences. Travelers and travel companies alike are shifting their focus to unique experiences. More and more, travelers are looking to experience a destination through the eyes of a local - in addition or over visiting tourist attractions. Travel start ups like EatWith.com and OneFineStay.com hope to satisfy more of this need.

 
Pop culture tourism. TV and movies are playing a larger role in traveler’s destination choices. Whether it’s visiting Norway to imagine Disney’s Frozen in real life; Northern Ireland, Croatia, and Iceland to see Game of Thrones’ Westeros; or a pilgrimage to New Zealand to follow the Hobbit Trail - European travel is increasing. With the dollar still relatively strong against the continent’s currency and some great layover travel options (looking at you, Icelandair), we expect this trend to continue.

 

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No matter where your 2016 travel plans take you, Dynasty Limousine will be there to handle your transportation needs. We are available for pickups and drop offs at all of the major New York Airports including, JFK, La Guardia, Mac Arthur Airport and for most private airports including Farmingdale Executive Airport. Dynasty Limousines has competitive rates for Airport and Ground Transportation in the New York area. Call and request a quote today (631) 587-8500!