Here are all the travel buzzwords you need to know before booking your next trip.
Let's be honest. With travel back in full swing and everyone always on the go, it feels like new terms and buzzwords are being coined every day to reflect the latest travel trends, and it can be hard to keep up.
But don't worry. We want to help you stay informed. We've put together the ultimate travel glossary in case you need to “look up that term quickly” when booking your next trip. The list will be further updated as more trending terms are created, so you won't be caught off guard.
dad at the airport
This is the leader of a traveling party who always does everything perfectly even before the vacation begins. Very organized, detail oriented and most importantly always one step ahead and always arrive early at the airport. You may have spotted the airport dad seeds on your TikTok feed.
baby moon
A trip a couple takes to celebrate the birth of a baby.
bleisure
It's just like a workday. The vacation trend essentially consists of adding very pleasant, vacation-like activities (or OOO days) to less enjoyable business-related duties. Typically, you take a “holiday trip” when you are working abroad or outside of your office's home base.
buddy moon
Think about your honeymoon and make it super fun. That's Buddy Moon. Basically, it's not just a newlyweds trip, but a newlyweds + friends family trip. We'll likely be hearing more about this broader concept in the near future, especially since family honeymoons have become a trend these days.
Coolcation
No, a cool vacation is not a vacation to a trendy destination. It more literally means jetting off somewhere cold to fight off the extreme heat of the moment. Thanks to climate change, we may see more of these phenomena in the future.
destination duck
This is like a duck to a perfume trending on TikTok. It has a very similar (almost identical) feel to the OG one, but at a much more affordable price point. The same rules apply to Destination Camo, which is also considered less crowded and has a “hidden gem” feel. If you need some inspiration, we're here to help.
digital nomad
A dream of many people. Jokes aside, digital nomads are people who are able to work remotely from another country because their work is remote (thanks in part to technology and the internet).
divorce
It's like playing the Uno Reverse card on your honeymoon. Go on a vacation to celebrate your newlyweds.
dry trip
Have you heard of Dry January? Okay. Now apply the same rule to your vacation. Drinking alcohol is prohibited during the trip.
education
A journey centered around learning new things. It can be anything from sports to hobbies to skill sets like kitesurfing lessons, pottery classes, or even cooking classes.
family moon
Family version of Buddy Moon. This is when newlyweds take their children on their honeymoon.
friendcation
Have a fulfilling, fun and stress-free vacation with your friends. Concise and simple.
Gamping
Going gambling means camping in someone's backyard or garden. Gambers usually do so by paying a fee to the host or providing services, from gardening to tending flowers.
glamping
Luxury camping, or as the name suggests, glamorous camping. This refers to a higher-grade camping style with luxurious hotel-like amenities.
gig trip
When you plan your trip around going to a concert by an artist you really want to see.
quiet trip
Going on a quiet trip is Gen Z's newest 'fun', and it goes hand-in-hand with being a digital nomad for a little while. A hush-hush trip is one in which you depart without taking paid leave and without reporting it to your boss. But just to be clear, that doesn't mean I don't work. However, you will be working somewhere else, ideally in a more relaxing location such as a Caribbean beach or other vacation destination.
bright landscape
A journey inspired by books. It's similar to a set jet, but for bookworms instead.
mini moon
It's a short and financially stress-free honeymoon. Preferably a travel-sized honeymoon.
open jaw ticket
There's nothing to fear. An open-jaw ticket is a round-trip ticket with different origins and/or destinations. Simply put, with an open-jaw ticket, you fly from point A to point B on your outbound flight, and from point B to point C on your return flight (or inbound flight). Bonus: Open-jaw itineraries often save you some money on your trip.
Procrastinate and pack
The act of postponing travel preparations until the last possible moment to avoid packing.A dad at the airport can do it. I never have.
revenge trip
It's a trending habit of taking trips that the coronavirus pandemic has “stolen” from you, or that you weren't able to take because of the pandemic itself. From a travel perspective, it's a big “inversion” of the pandemic.
set jetting
Considered one of the newest “things” in travel, set jetting is the trend of traveling to destinations where iconic movies and TV shows were filmed, or the locations that inspired one of them.
slacking off
Skip plugging is, first and foremost, do not have This is illegal, but airlines don't really like it. This practice involves booking a connecting flight with the true intention of never arriving at the destination, but instead making the connecting city your destination. why? Because it's often cheaper to do so than to book a direct flight.
sleep tourism
The last boss of a relaxing vacation. The ultimate goal of this trip is to catch a lot of big, fat, and attractive Zs.
sleepcation
See sleep tourism.
slow travel
Slow travel (or slow tourism) falls under the category of sustainable tourism and prioritizes creating real connections with destinations. Slow travel consists of taking a deeper and more meaningful approach to local culture, people and traditions, with the aim of respecting, appreciating and preserving the local.
solo moon
A honeymoon without a new partner, but not a breakup. Think of it as taking a vacation and celebrating your wedding, either alone or with a few chosen friends and family.
star bathing
An act whose sole purpose is to sit under a starry sky, enjoy it and relax while becoming one with the surroundings. It's like forest bathing, but with the sky in mind.
staycation
Take a vacation without going anywhere. You can do it literally from the comfort of your home or by booking a hotel in the city where you live.
trip stacking
All are flexible and refundable when you book multiple trips. This is basically like booking multiple restaurants for free to ensure you get a reservation on Saturday night, and then at the end deciding where to go depending on your appetite.
van life
Make your entire life revolve around your RV. It can be your home, your office, your transportation, your best friend, etc. It's a lifestyle!
volunteer activities
A trip with the purpose of doing something good and having a positive impact locally, such as participating in volunteer work.
workcation
ICYMI, it's the same concept as “Blaisure”.
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