{"id":22091,"date":"2017-01-11T15:09:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T22:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=22091"},"modified":"2017-01-11T15:09:19","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T22:09:19","slug":"five-top-travel-trends-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/travel\/five-top-travel-trends-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Top Travel Trends for 2017\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_22092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22092\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-22092 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Woman leaving entrance door carrying two suitcases, low section\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045855\/ThinkstockPhotos-200292204-001.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>by Kelly Potts<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Start packing your bags because the year 2017 brings a year of new beginnings and new destinations.\u00a0Exploring places that are less traveled is the theme for 2017. Chic jet-setters are looking for unique experiences and want to be among the first to explore and share (hello, #Travelgram) these up-and-coming destinations. AAA Travel experts predict the top five travel trends for 2017:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bon Voyage:\u00a0<\/strong>Cruising remains one of the best ways to take advantage of big savings and see some of the most unique places in the world. Expect more passengers on\u00a0river cruises throughout Europe, longer voyages and themed cruises to take over in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-22093 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045900\/ThinkstockPhotos-102766131.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chasing Cuba:<\/strong>\u00a0This hotspot continues its streak into 2017. This year, cruise lines will begin to make stops in Havana on some of their Caribbean itineraries. There are still some travel restrictions, and these are escorted trips and not for everyone, however the adventurous should plan ahead to be among the first Americans to see Cuba.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-22094 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Vintage american oldtimer car parked on a beach in Cuba\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"501\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-750x501.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-1160x775.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358-850x568.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045905\/ThinkstockPhotos-610244358.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ice Ice Iceland:\u00a0<\/strong>Travelers are still craving travel to unusual destinations, and Iceland continues to top the list. Iceland\u00a0offers a little something for every traveler, including breathtaking scenery, the famous Blue Lagoon and the Northern Lights in winter.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-22095 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Man traveler enjoying exotic landmark, sitting in the ice cave, Skaftafell glacier, Vatnajokull National park, amazing nature of Iceland\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045910\/ThinkstockPhotos-502003988.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Better Belize It:\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re searching for somewhere sunny and exotic, include Belize in your choices. This tropical land offers\u00a0the natural beauty of its beaches and countryside, fantastic water sports and ancient Mayan ruins, making it both a relaxing and adventurous place to visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-22096 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"Beautiful pier at Lake Peten - Guatemala\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"497\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-750x497.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-750x497.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-1160x768.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-620x410.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970-850x563.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045914\/ThinkstockPhotos-473325970.jpg 1500w\" >\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 49<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0State:\u00a0<\/strong>Travel experts expect Alaska to be a big hit throughout 2017. This year, cruise lines are expanding their trips to the state to keep up with demand. Alaskan cruises run from May to September, and you can catch the great Northern Lights in January and February. Popular cruise excursions include whale watching, and hiking glaciers.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-22097 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-80x45.jpg\"  alt=\"Hampback whale breaching jumping  in Antarctica picture from boat\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"422\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-750x422.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-620x349.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-850x478.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938-257x144.jpg 257w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/25045918\/ThinkstockPhotos-517347938.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<p><em>As a travel resource, AAA offers a variety of travel tips an information. Learn more at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/highroads.az.aaa.com\/\"><em>highroads.az.aaa.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Start packing your bags because the year 2017 brings a year of new beginnings and new destinations.\u00a0Exploring places&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":22092,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1728],"tags":[8566],"class_list":{"0":"post-22091","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-featured","9":"cs-entry","10":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ 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