From Tech Escapes to River Cruises: The Top Travel Trends of 2018 – Infographic

Believe it or not, we are already a quarter of the way through 2018 – where on earth has the time gone?! Within the world of travel, that means that the year’s consumer travel trends are starting to take shape. To mark 2018’s progress so far, we thought we’d take a look back to late 2017 and see the predictions then for the year ahead.

This infographic from The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens predicted some of the trends that they’re convinced will come to pass in 2018, from low-cost long-haul flights to health-conscious holidays. We think that a few of these trends have already grown in popularity this year (particularly ‘the switch off holiday’, where people choose to eschew their smartphones and other tech), but you can decide for yourself by scrolling down to see the full infographic…

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From Venice to Namibia: The World’s Top Honeymoon Hotspots – An Infographic

When it comes to getting hitched, the general consensus seems to be that the wedding ceremony is the stressful thing to organise, and the honeymoon is the light relief. But in this modern world, with such an intimidating range of options available, choosing a honeymoon destination often comes with its own particular stresses and strains.

That’s why our team here at World Words was drawn to this smart little infographic from Commins & Co. It offers an invaluable breakdown of some of the world’s most perenially popular honeymoon hotspots by category – so whether you’re looking for a budget break, an exotic escape or an adventure holiday, they offer several options. There’s also some handy advice on how to book your vacation. So scroll down now to see the full infographic…

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The Five Cardinal Sins of Travel Content from Lazy Descriptions to Blatant Plugs

What makes great travel content? Certainly, it should be a pleasurable read: full of colour, touches of humour, and anecdotes that catch the reader’s imagination. It’s also nice to catch the eye of any editors who may earmark you for future work, or holiday companies looking for that perfect wordsmith who can speak to their audience in just the right tone of voice. But there’s no shortage of content writers, so how do you ensure your copy stands out?

To help you do justice to your hard work, our travel content writing experts have compiled a list of the five most common clangers made by travel writers. We hope you’ll find it useful, whether you’re busy penning a four-page feature for a women’s magazine or a blog for a growing tour company. Simply scroll down to read our expert tips.

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From Longer Lie-Ins to Welcoming Staff: How to Make a British Person’s Holiday

The World Words team live all over the world, so we’re very used to totting up the costs before making a move abroad. But there are some cities that are inescapably expensive. Our writers in Scandinavian capitals like Oslo and Reykjavik are used to exorbitant living costs, while others based in London, New York and Dubai can penny-pinch with the best of them. Yet none of these capitals make the top 10 list of the world’s most expensive cities.

Compiled by Hansen & Company, this neat little infographic counts down the priciest places on the planet (and they are not always in the countries you might expect). Scroll on down to see the full infographic in all its glory…

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