1. We’ll rethink Europe.Expect a cooling of the romance with Europe’s capitals and new affection for less-crowded cities with strong cultural offerings. “I’d keep an eye on Lyon and Hamburg," said UK-based travel writer Annie Fitzsimmons, who also predicts a rediscovery of less populated European islands.
Among them: Germany’s 24-mile-long island of Sylt, a Teutonic Nantucket.2. Alaska will beckon.The pandemic’s searing impact will add a FOMO-like urgency to personal bucket lists.
The fresh air appeal of Alaska and Montana will propel them into top spots, thinks Erin Francis-Cummings, CEO of travel data company Destination Analysts.3.