As the September 2017 travel trends reveal, young consumers are not only prioritizing travel over material possessions, but they are increasingly looking for extra-special experiences that will impress friends and family. Indeed, millennials are no longer content to visit top tourist destinations, but are instead searching for obscure getaways.
This desire to prioritize travel and new experiences is overwhelmingly clear when it comes to young couples, who are increasingly forgoing gifts in favor of cash that can be used for a post-wedding getaway. This phenomenon has become so popular that Airbnb has teamed up with the wedding registry platform Zola to help guests give Airbnb vouchers as gifts.
As mentioned it is not enough for millennials to simply travel. Instead, they are looking for new and unique vacation options. As a result, immersive travel experiences such as Amtrak's solar eclipse train rides or FoodieTrip's culinary tours, have begun popping up more frequently than ever before.
Top 35 Travel Ideas in September
From Travel Voucher Wedding Gifts to Solar Eclipse Train Tours:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 28, 2017 — World
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Mountaintop Cannabis Escapes
Butiq Escapes Plans to Help Canadians Celebrate Legalization in Style
34
Architecturally Focused Home Rentals
'Plans Matter' is a Rental Platform for Architecture Lovers
33
Themed Adult-Only Hotels
'Grand Portals Nous' Features Five Uniquely Themed Rooms
32
Personalized Photo Luggage Covers
The 'Head Case' Suitcase Cover Puts Your Face on Your Case
31
Snail-Inspired Retreats
This Spanish Outdoor Oasis Has a Natural Pool and Two Wild Rivers
30
Amenity Subscription Packages
The 'Hosty Club' Re-Imagines the Way Airbnb Hosts Provide for Guests
29
Temperature-Controlled Tent Designs
The Crua Clan is a Series of Moduler Tents and Accessories
28
Luxurious Adult-Only Hotels
The 'Grand Hotel Portals Nous' Loans Its Guests a BMW for Their Stay
27
Solar Eclipse Accommodation Contests
The Airbnb Solar Eclipse Stay Celebrates the Monumental Event
26
Intuitive Airport Navigation Hubs
The 'XENO' Airport Communication System Personalizes Infor
25
Sunken Hotel Bed Designs
The 'Mylines' Hotel Features a Futuristic Room with a Bed in the Floor
24
Curated Travel Experience Packages
Airbnb and Vice are Partnering to Offer Dynamic Travel Tours
23
Senior VR Travel Campaigns
This Virtual Reality Travel Project Fulfilled Seniors' Travel Goals
22
Airport Code Murals
Delta and Artist Celyn Brazier Artfully Reimagined 133 Airport Codes
21
Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
The Away x Rashida Jones Collection is Inspired by Scandinavian Design
20
Nomadic Traveling Communities
Subscribers to 'WiFi Tribe' Pay to Travel the World Together
19
Immersive IFE Headsets
Air France is Trialing Immersive In-Flight Entertainment Headsets
18
Authentic Culinary Tours
'FoodieTrip' Culinary Experiences Let Travelers Eat Like Locals
17
Shelving-Incorporated Luggage
The Weekender Duffel Bag Contains Extendable Built-In Shelving
16
Digital Airport Retailers
Auckland Airport Unveiled Plans to Open a Multi-Retailer Digital Mall
15
Theme Park-Branded Rideshares
The Lyft 'Minnie Van' Will Drive Passengers to Disney Theme Parks
14
Photo-Based Travel Apps
Lonely Planet's 'Trips' is Like an Instagram for Vacation Spots
13
Personalized Wooden Bag Tags
The New Custom Customizable Wood Luggage Tag Can be Laser-Etched
12
360-Degree VR Travel Tours
'Lookaround' Offers a Transparent Method of Digital Travel Planning
11
Social Travel Tip Platforms
The 'Tripblan' Travel Platform Connects Likeminded Travelers Together
10
Rideshare Transportation Partnerships
Lyft and Amtrak Partnered to Offer Riders In-App Pickups
9
Travel Voucher Wedding Gifts
Couples Can Now Airbnb Gift Cards to Their Wedding Registry
8
Rental Booking Organization Apps
'Airbot' Lets Airbnb Hosts Manage Properties with More Ease
7
Rugged Carbon Fiber Suitcases
The Globe-Trotter Carbon Trolley Case Ensures Your Gear Never Breaks
6
Solar Eclipse Train Tours
Amtrak Will Take Passengers to Illinois for a Solar Eclipse Viewing
5
Reimagined Carry-On Suitcases
The 'RueBel' Suitcase Eliminates the Need for Unpacking
4
Personalized Travel Tour Sites
The 'Tripnino' Personal Travel Assistant is Easy to Use
3
Cost Comparison Travel Apps
'Muchey' Shows What Travel Prices Others Paid to Save You Money
2
Itinerary-Trading Travel Platforms
'TrekFriend' Lets You Create and Share Travel Itineraries
1
Loyalty Rewards Auctions
Wyndham Hotel Group Now Lets Members Redeem Points by Bidding
Related Ideas
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas
The Wedgewater Spa Highlights the Best Cheeses of Wisconsin
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Road Trip-Inspired Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Debuts the Road Trips Collection
AR-Powered Gift Sets
The Moonglow Gift Set Celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
Cross-Country Beer Trains
The Coors Light Chill Train Invites Passengers Aboard with CGI
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Personalized Wellness Journeys
Spa myBlend at the Ritz-Carlton Offers an Immersive Experience
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
Non-Traditional Valentine's Wines
19 Crimes' Valentine's Wine Bottle Celebrates All Relationships
Empowering Self Care Holidays
eos is Transforming Pre-Valentine's Day Rituals with Vagentine's Day
Parent-Focused Luxury Packages
Ambiente Sedona Launches the 'Babymoon Package' for New Parents
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Sophisticated Travel-Friendly Fashion
Norse Projects Boasts the Travel Light Capsule for SS23
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Hershey's Great Candy Expedition Offers an Immersive Experience
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Retrospective Travel Accessories Exhibit
Rimowa Celebrates 125 Years with a New Exhibit
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
Honeyfund Experiments with AI in New Finally Ever After Registry
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats
moodRXtreats Invites Cannabis Lovers and Explorers on a Journey
Oceanic Family Activity Programs
The 'Camp at Sea Program' from Celebrity Cruises is All-Inclusive
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Hybrid Beauty Events
SEPHORiA: House Of Beauty Can Be Experienced in Person & Virtually
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Traveling Family-Focused Campaigns
NGS and Vivid-Pix are Celebrating Family History Month
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Mom-Centric Hospitality Experiences
The St. Regis Hotel Toronto Offers a Luxurious Experience
Caribbean Microcation Destinations
Pin and Travel's Microcation Program Shows the Best of Cancun
Bridal Skincare Sets
The Face Planner Curates 30-Day and Three-Month Skincare Rituals
Travel Beauty Kits
ESW Beauty Launches Two Travel-Friendly Kits for the Holidays
Smart Trip-Planning Tools
Trips by Steller Combines Human Intelligence with AI
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Post-Vacation Task Helpers
KAYAK And Taskrabbit Helps Individuals with Post-Vacation Tasks
Luxury Auto-Branded Travel Experiences
The Porsche Travel Experience is Available in Canada
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Wedding Crasher Weddings
HARD MTN DEW is Throwing an All-Expenses-Paid Wedding with a Catch
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Travel Getaway Wine Promotions
Mud House and Coolstays Partnered for a New Promotion
Mountain Air Sommeliers
Patrick Stebler & Graubunden Offer Aroma-Focused Mountain Tours
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Generation-Uniting Family Vacations
Backroads Crafts Vacations for Parents with Adult Children
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Free Gym Weddings
Blink Fitness is Helping Couples Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Multigenerational Destination Tours
Sita World Tours Crafts its Tours to Suit Multiple Age Groups
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Romantic Getaway Platforms
Travel Platform LOVU Introduces the BETA for its Romantic Travel App
Personalized AI Travel Guides
Hermeso Will Give You Local Suggestions Based on Your Wants
Solo Traveler Planning Apps
The ffaroh. App Connects Travelers to Others When Exploring Alone
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
Active Young Adult Getaways
Butterfield & Robinson's Young Adult Departures are Engaging
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
Exclusive Hotel Vacation Clubs
Hyatt Hotels Launches a New Vacation Club Program for Guests
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Comprehensive Travel Insurance Packages
Klook and Zurich Singapore Unite to Launch TravelJoy
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Bespoke Wellness Trips
Naya Traveler Specializes in Crafting Bespoke Journeys Across Latin America
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Swift Travel Solutions
Equinox Hotels & BLADE Have Partnered to Redefine Luxury and Focus on Time
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Complimentary Unpacking Services
Eliza was here's New Service Gifts Travelers More Leisure Time
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Drink Gift Registries
The Drizly Gift Registry Shares the Gift of Great Drinking Experiences
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Opulent Traveler Rewards
Bank Of America Rewards Program Adds Experiential Perks for its Customers
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Curated Wedding Marketplaces
Minted Weddings Marketplace is a Destination for Decor, Gifts & More
Intimate Care Travel Kits
Summer's Eve Created a Compact Intimate Care Set
Digital Wedding Registry Services
Etsy Announces its 'Create a Wedding Registry' Feature
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Temporary Retirement Sweepstakes
Coors Light is Helping Adults to Experience the Retiree Life
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Shared Wedding Planing Tools
Zola's Split the Decitions Uses Reduces Wedding Planning Conflict
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Family-Friendly Adventure Vacations
OARS Offers Vacations Centered Around Water-Based Experiences
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team