A recent study by Skyscanner revealed that people who do not plan their vacation weeks or even months in advance but instead take spontaneous trips are happier.
According to Skyscanner, 77 percent of the total number of 1,000 participants that took part in the survey considered themselves spontaneous travellers and another 45 percent said that booking a spontaneous trip felt more exciting for them, VisaGuide.World reports.
Skyscanner’s study further shows that Americans are increasingly booking trips to destinations that they have not visited before and know nothing about, suggesting that flexible as well as sustainable travel may be the new norm.
In addition to the above-mentioned, 56 percent of the participants said that they prefer arriving at an airport without a fixed destination and booking a ticket on the spot.
Commenting on the findings, Skyscanner’s Global Trends and Destination Expert, Laura Lindsay, said that the events that took place in the last few years, including the COVId-19 pandemic, have made travelers want to be more spontaneous.
“The impact of the pandemic and ever-evolving travel restrictions has reignited the appetite for spontaneous travel with three-fourths of US respondents (75 percent) saying that the events of the last two-and-a-half years have made them want to be more spontaneous,” Lindsay stressed.
Moreover, Lindsay pointed out that the option ‘Everywhere’ is currently the most searched destination for travelers from the US on Skyscanner. According to her, this is happening because travelers are finding good deals and not feeling reluctant to visit new places.
Skyscanner has further shown that from a psychological perspective, being more spontaneous promotes overall well-being. One of Europe’s leading psychologists, Emma Kenny, said that nothing is as thrilling as a new place being visited for the first time and the instant excitement that comes with it.
“One common stress is the decision-making involved in the holiday planning process. This is why forgoing the methodical organization that so often goes hand in hand with a planned holiday and instead choosing to enjoy an impromptu break can be so liberating,” Kenny added.
Furthermore, Kenny pointed out that spontaneous travel creates a ‘can do’ attitude which reminds travelers that they have unlimited possibilities when it comes to choosing a destination.
For all those who wish to take a spontaneous trip, here are some tips from Skyscanner: go everywhere, flex your dates, book a one-way ticket, and do not forget to find a spontaneity buddy so you can share the experience.
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