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Leisure travel has gained popularity in recent years, with the new breed of travelers taking it a step further. Not only are intrepid travelers visiting all the most popular tourist hot spots, they are also opting for more secluded, lesser known locations offering authentic experiences that are “off the beaten track”.

Whilst travelers have always had the world at their fingertips, travel companies are tailoring their packages to be increasingly more targeted to specific themes and/or types of travelers and less focused on the destination as the main selling point. Now, travelers can choose between options of a wellness tour where relaxation and rejuvenation is key, or an adventure tour, where thrill-seeking and exploration take first preference.

In response to these changes, the industry as a whole has been forced to up its game in order to remain competitive, and this has led to the skyrocketing popularity of luxury travel as a concept for engaging new travelers.

Get ready for a destination that takes all its stereotypes, and flips it on its head by proving to vacation goers that “secluded” and “driest”, doesn’t always mean boring.

It’s crazy to think that the Atacama is known to be the driest place on Earth, but as this Chilean desert has gone through many stages, experiencing semiarid conditions for the past 150 million years. Scientists believe that the desert’s inner core has been hyperarid for the past 15 million years, all thanks to a combination of unique geologic and atmospheric conditions in the area.

The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is a unique combination of environmental extremes. Its extreme dryness, high levels of saline and oxidizing soils, as well the highest UV radiation levels on Earth, give us a little insight as to why Nasa chooses this location year after year in order to test-drive its new Martian rovers.

The overwhelming aridity of the Atacama can be attributed to three factors; Its location within the southern hemisphere’s dry subtropical climate belt, the pronounced rain shadow effect created by the Andean Mountains that prevent the incoming of humid masses of air coming from the Amazon Basin, and the presence of the upwelling, north-flowing, cold Humboldt Current, which significantly helps with seawater evaporation and cloud formation.

FunFact: Since the South American plate has maintained its latitudinal position relatively in the same place for the past 150 million years, as a consequence, rains in some regions of the Atacama are as infrequent as once every 20 years!

What comes to mind when thinking of the ideal destination for your first post-pandemic vacation? Is it an island tour that offers you breathtaking coastlines? Is it a cultural tour that allows you to look inward, as much as you look out? Or is it a destination that offers you tantalizing flavors that will send your taste buds to another dimension? With so many options to choose from, you might freeze at the idea of having to decide, so why not choose a destination that offers it all?

Peru is the South American gem with so much to offer. And a fair word of warning, if your trip is not planned correctly, you might find yourself never leaving! From the remoteness of the Andes Mountains, to the large unexplored territories of the Amazon rainforest, the country has a ‘special’ kind of mysticism surrounding it that attracts thousands from across the globe each year.

Join us as we take a look at what makes this destination so great, and explore the best activities and sights to visit upon arrival. Don’t know where to begin? Let us help you get started.

Travel is making a big comeback in 2022 and Art in Voyage invites you to celebrate your upcoming “Special Occasions” with more pomp and ceremony this year! To all of you who put your celebrations on hold, it’s time to start planning for those special days once again.

Whether it’s taking your significant other to “that island” they keep hinting about, celebrating that promotion you received during the pandemic or simply traveling to a beautiful location for your milestone birthday bash, we’ve got you covered. Browse our top travel destinations for 2022 and be inspired to treat yourself and commemorate your important life events once again.

Wellness travel is a niche market that has grown in popularity in recent years. Its traction within the industry is thanks – in part – to the consensus that in today’s world, humans need to slow down and actively take better care of ourselves. As we look to improve our mental and physical well-being, travelers may now find themselves reframing their travel plans to account for a slightly slower pace with more pampering and relaxation time built in.

Instead of a fleeting visit, many tourists now opt for a relaxed experience that affords them the chance to connect more with their surroundings. This desire, drives travelers to explore off-the-beaten-track destinations and remote, private experiences that are less mainstream.

Join us here as we take a look at 2022’s shortlist of the top destinations for wellness travel that will have you feeling relaxed and ready to take on the new year.

The idea of Sustainable travel has been steadily gaining traction over the past few years, but its importance has been greatly emphasized since the onset of the pandemic. Ever since the world’s citizens have become confined to their homes, there have been major improvements to the ozone layer, and the quality of air. As a result, more and more people have been asking the question, “how can we play our part better?”, leading to travelers wanting to be more mindful of their chosen destinations.

As a company within this sector, we are certainly advocates for sustainable tourism and as you become a more conscious traveler, we acknowledge that you’ll want your destinations to be more conscious too. Join us as we take a look at some of the most sustainable destinations worldwide that are playing their part in order to save the world we live in because you know, this is our home after all.

Art In Voyage invites you to take a look at some of the best mini vacations in and around the country, providing vacation goers with scenic drives, incredible experiences, and a flurry of good times, right on their doorstep! From the bustling sidewalks of the big Apple, to the quintessential southern city of Savannah, Georgia, we’re taking a look at it all, and showing you our top picks for the best Mini Vacations.

From road trips to the Grand Canyon, to beach trips in Miami, we’ve got you covered as we explore some of the best Mini Vacation Destinations in the U.S.

Many can agree that there are very few things quite as rejuvenating as fully immersing yourself in nature, and large bodies of water offer some of the most scenic vacation spots worldwide. From lakes and bays to seas and beaches, there is something quite pleasing as relaxing close to the water’s edge. But with so many beautiful destinations to choose from, we’ve helped you narrow down some of the most scenic waters imaginable to consider when planning your next getaway.