Episode 32 - From Revenge Travel to Lifestyle Travel: Why the World Won't Stop Traveling

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing strength of travel demand and the evolution from revenge travel to lifestyle travel, highlighting emerging trends and destinations.

Travel demand isn't slowing down—in fact, it's stronger than ever. In this episode of Checked Bags and Big Tags , hosts Ilisa Oman and Sean Mouttet dive into why flights, cruises, and popular destinations are booking solid months in advance—even as travel prices continue to rise. What began as "revenge travel" after the pandemic has evolved into something bigger: lifestyle travel . Travelers are prioritizing experiences, planning more meaningful trips, and making travel a regular part of how they live—not just an occasional escape. Ilisa and Sean also explore emerging travel trends shaping 2026 , including the growing desire for comfort destinations —places travelers return to again and again because they feel familiar, restorative, and easy to enjoy. Finally, the episode shines a spotlight on one of Europe's fastest-rising destinations: Croatia . With its stunning Adriatic coastline, historic cities, island-hopping opportunities, and luxury cruise routes, Croatia is quickly becoming one of the Mediterranean's most sought-after travel experiences. If you're wondering why travel demand is still soaring and where travelers are heading next, this episode breaks down the trends every…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ilisa Oman, Sean Mouttet

Topics covered

• travel demand
• revenge travel
• lifestyle travel
• travel trends
• Croatia

Keywords

• travel experiences
• comfort destinations
• Adriatic coastline
• Mediterranean travel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Checked Bags and Big Tags

Places: Europe, Croatia, Adriatic, Mediterranean, Cuba

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