Skyscanner reveals the latest travel trends and emerging destinations for 2018

24 Nov 2017  2042 | World Travel News

SINGAPORE – With a New Year of renewed annual leave on the horizon, it’s time to get holiday planning to make the most of your precious time off in 2018. From off-the-beaten-track beaches to deeply authentic local experiences, Singaporean travellers are increasingly on the lookout for something ‘different’ when they go overseas.

To satisfy the inner explorer of every Singaporean traveller looking for a unique travel experience, Skyscanner has curated a list of the hottest emerging destinations to visit in 2018, and when to see them at their best. With almost every continent represented on the list, these destinations have climbed up the ranks in terms of popularity from last year based on Skyscanner’s data, perfect for those who seek an alternative to the usual top ten.

1. Cape Town
Increase in Skyscanner flight searches (from 2016 vs 2017): 37%
When to go: September for the best whale watching period and wild flowers bloom as the weather warms up

A stunning city in South Africa, Cape Town brims with unbridled, raw wildlife and gorgeous scenery.  Get up close and personal with nature’s most fearsome predator by observing Great White sharks through the inside of a steel cage, be mesmerised by Southern Right whales nursing their new calves, or wait patiently at Boulders Beach to greet African penguins heading home to nest. For culture vultures, Cape Town's popular neighbourhood, Woodstock, has become a hip hangout for young artists, exhibiting in independent galleries.

2. Casablanca
Increase in Skyscanner flight searches (from 2016 vs 2017): 32%
When to go: May for the most pleasant temperature

As Morocco's largest city, with a population almost the same size as Singapore, Casablanca might not be as well-known as its more famous neighbours but that’s part of the charm. The name alone conjures images of Arabian hospitality and starry skies, and its vibrant day- and night-life won’t disappoint. Pay a visit to the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque and the neighbourhood around the Shrine of Sidi Abderrahmanm, or try your hand at haggling with stall holders at The Derb Ghalef neighbourhood.

3. Caticlan
Increase in Skyscanner flight searches (from 2016 vs 2017): 18%
When to go: November, during the dry season and away from the school break crowds that normally take place between March and May

Beach please. More than anything else, Caticlan is a gateway to Boracay, the Instagram-perfect beach paradise of the Philippines. Boracay's White Beach is simply stunning, with extraordinarily pure powder sands that extend forever into azure blue waters. Dive into crystal clear waters, savour fresh seafood by the beach or simply work on getting a healthy tan. When dusk descends, live music starts, and dancers emerge on the scene. Sit back, lean into your deck chair with a cocktail and soak up the atmosphere.

4. Kathmandu, Nepal
Increase in Skyscanner flight searches (from 2016 vs 2017): 24%
When to go: September during the onset of Autumn which provides the best weather

Kathmandu is a sprawling metropolis in Nepal and a heritage lover’s delight. Be sure to visit the most famous Buddhist stupa in Nepal, the Boudhanath, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Visit during Gaijatra, also called the Festival of the Cows, a Nepalese festival celebrated for eight days in August and September. It is the local version of Halloween, which helps ease the suffering of both those who have passed on and those who have remained on earth. Don’t forget that Singaporeans need a visa to enter Nepal - get a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, or at the Nepalese Consulate in Singapore.

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