Why ​2016 is the year of the New Bricolage Traveller with a thirst for global experiences
8 years, 11 months ago

Why ​2016 is the year of the New Bricolage Traveller with a thirst for global experiences

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are a few to watch out for, and even to jump on board with, if you fancy yourself as one of the “new bricolage” kids on the block… New grand tours This autumn, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will take branded escapades to new heights, with Extraordinary Adventures. The 25-day journey on a Four Seasons private jet starts in Austin, Texas, where guests board the 52 seater plane to fly south to Costa Rica’s pristine beaches and animated wildlife. We’re helping people find who to meet.” sidestory.co Martin Raymond is founder of trend forecasting and strategic innovation consultancy, The Future Laboratory

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Where The Independent travel desk is going this summer

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Travel influencers encouraged to pay for their own holidays

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The Independent’s Best of Travel 2019
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Solo travel is the latest trend for British holidaymakers
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Travel question of the day: Simon Calder on where to go for winter sun at New Year

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Where to chase the sun
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Where to chase the sun

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Travel writing with the power to transport will always endure: From Patrick Leigh Fermor to Robert Macfarlane
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Travel writing with the power to transport will always endure: From Patrick Leigh Fermor to Robert Macfarlane

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Rory McIlroy: My life in travel
9 years, 4 months ago

Rory McIlroy: My life in travel

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Feeling at home in Venice
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Feeling at home in Venice

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My life in travel: Sally Boazman
11 years, 2 months ago

My life in travel: Sally Boazman

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My life in travel: Alastair Stewart, broadcast journalist
13 years, 7 months ago

My life in travel: Alastair Stewart, broadcast journalist

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Being Modern: Glamping
13 years, 9 months ago

Being Modern: Glamping

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My life in travel: Bill Oddie
14 years, 4 months ago

My life in travel: Bill Oddie

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This is the weekend for... Staying at home
14 years, 8 months ago

This is the weekend for... Staying at home

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My Life In Travel: Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer
14 years, 8 months ago

My Life In Travel: Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer

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something to declare
27 years, 7 months ago

something to declare

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