🎙️ Episode 12: Wrap-Up & The Anti-Trend

In our series finale, we look at the most important trend of all: The Anti-Trend. As 91% of travelers say the "mainstream" is over, we wrap up our 2026 forecast by discussing how to ignore the hype and find the trip that actually matters to you. Scott Showalter recaps the season and leaves you with the ultimate guide to traveling with intention in the years to come.

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🎙️ Episode 10: The Ancestral Pull (Genealogy Journeys)

Who are you, and where did you come from? In 2026, DNA kits aren't just for curiosity—they are the starting point for "Ancestral Pull" travel. We look at the rise of "Roots Tourism," where families travel to remote villages to find the exact house their great-grandparents left behind, turning a vacation into a deep-tissue healing of the family tree.

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🎙️ Episode 7: High-Tech, High-Empathy Logistics

We have the tech, now we need the heart. In 2026, the industry is moving toward "High-Empathy Logistics." This isn't just about AI chatbots; it’s about predictive tech that knows your flight is delayed before you do and has a hotel voucher and a sympathetic human waiting on the line. Scott Showalter discusses how the best travel companies are using data to bring back the "human touch" in a digital world.

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🎙️ Episode 9: Digital Detox 2.0 (The Analog Revival)

The original Digital Detox was about "turning off." Digital Detox 2.0 is about "tuning in." In 2026, travelers are seeking out "Dead Zones" where Wi-Fi doesn't exist by design. Scott Showalter explores the rise of handwriting retreats, vinyl-only hotels, and why we’re finally ready to leave the phone in the safe and look at the view with our own eyes.

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🎙️ Episode 8: Dignified Pet Travel (The VIPaw Treatment)

In 2026, pets aren't just "allowed"—they are celebrated. From dedicated "Pet-First" airline cabins to hotels offering AI-monitored "Smart Stays" for dogs, the Dignified Pet Travelmovement is booming. We dive into the new regulations and luxury services making it possible to take your best friend across the globe without the stress.

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Episode 6: Shelf Discovery (The New Culinary Tourism)

Forget Michelin stars and expensive tasting menus. In 2026, the most authentic culinary experience is found in the snack aisle. "Shelf Discovery" is the trend of travelers treating local grocery stores, convenience shops, and vending machines as cultural safaris. Today, we explore why 7-Eleven in Tokyo and supermarket safaris in Paris are the top-rated "attractions" of the year.

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Episode 5: Cool-cations
Is the "Summer Holiday" as we know it dead? As 2026 southern latitudes face record heat, the "Cool-cation" has officially gone mainstream. From the sparkling fjords of Norway to the high-altitude retreats of the Canadian Rockies, travelers are choosing "crisp" over "crispy." Scott Showalter breaks down why a light sweater is the new essential summer accessory and which northern destinations are the new "Amalfi Coast" of 2026.

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🎙️ Episode 4: Bookbound (The Literary Pilgrimage)Podcast Show Description

In a world of digital burnout, 2026 is seeing a massive return to the analog. In Episode 4, Scott Showalter explores the "Bookbound" movement—where the next must-visit destination isn't found on a TikTok feed, but between the pages of a novel. From "Library Hotels" seeing a 70% surge in bookings to travelers seeking out the real-world landscapes of their favorite "Romantasy" novels, we are officially in the era of the Literary Pilgrimage.
In this episode, we cover:

• The "Shelf Discovery" Trend: Why the local bookstore is replacing the tourist trap as the #1 stop on an itinerary.
• Romantasy Retreats: How fantasy genres are driving travelers to enchanted forests and medieval castles in Scotland and Germany.
• Quiet Cabin Culture: The rise of reading retreats—solo trips designed specifically for uninterrupted "analog time."
• Shelfies over Selfies: How travelers are documenting their journeys through the books they read along the way.

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🎙️ Episode 3: The "Glow-cation" (Wellness 3.0)Podcast Show Description

Forget "coming back relaxed"—in 2026, we want to come back glowing. Welcome to the era of the "Glow-cation."Wellness travel has moved past the generic spa day. Today, Scott Showalter breaks down how beauty rituals and high-tech skincare are shaping entire itineraries. We’re traveling to Seoul for 10-step rituals, Paris for "pharmacy hauls," and remote thermal springs for mineral-rich rejuvenation.In this episode, we dive into:

• The Beauty Itinerary: Why 33% of travelers now prioritize local beauty culture over traditional landmarks.
• Skin-Tech Tourism: The rise of hotels offering AI skincare analysis and DNA-based personalized treatments.
• French Pharmacy vs. K-Beauty: How to plan a trip around the world's most iconic beauty retailers.
• The Visible Result: Why Gen Z and Millennials are choosing "rejuvenation" over "relaxation."

It’s time to pack your serums. Discover how to plan a trip that leaves you looking as good as you feel.

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🎙️ Episode 2: The Nocturnal Frontier (Noctourism)Podcast Show Description

What if the best part of your vacation started after the sun went down? In Episode 2, Scott Showalter explores the booming world of "Noctourism." As global temperatures rise and our digital lives leave us craving awe, travelers are reclaimimg the night. From the surge in "Dark Sky" park bookings to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse sweeping across Spain and Portugal, the night sky is no longer just a backdrop—it's the main event.In this episode, we cover:

• The Eclipse Rush: Why August 12, 2026, is the most important date on the travel calendar.
• Astro-Stays: The rise of hotels designed specifically for stargazing, from glass domes in the Arctic to desert observatories.
• The "Cool-Night" Pivot: Why travelers are swapping sunbathing for moonlit hikes to avoid the midday heat.
• Taking the "Slow Dark": How to find the world’s best quiet zones where light pollution doesn't exist.

Step into the dark and discover why 2026 is the year we stop sleeping through the best parts of our trips.

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