The year was 2019. On a whim, we could jump on a plane and jet off for a long weekend in Singapore, prepare for a cruise around the Cook Islands, or plan that epic adventure through Canada – a freedom of travel we took for granted. Having been deprived of exploring the world for the last 18 months, and realising – perhaps for the first time – that its wonders may not always be available to us, avid travellers are plotting their revenge: the most indulgent holiday imaginable, the kind that includes every extravagance you’ve ever wanted to enjoy, with privacy and exclusivity top of mind. Think wish-list destinations, opulent villas, entire islands and private jet journeys. It’s all about promising yourself a treat, because who knows what the future holds.
“In a nutshell, revenge travel is escaping our homes…with a vengeance,” Mary Zinck from Tourism Whistler says. “With stockpiled annual leave time and disposable income, the demand for travel has become a priority. People are turning their bucket lists into dream holidays for 2023 and beyond.”
After a year of restrictions
