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Travel Dreams survey ranks cruise vacations tops
Virtuoso Life magazine readers, some of the world's most sophisticated travelers, voted for travel options on their "wish list" for the 2011 Travel Dreams survey and the results are in. Spending time on the high seas emerged as a common theme. Taking a world cruise and sailing the Mediterranean by private yacht were the top two "Trips of a Lifetime," while cruising was selected as the "Most Desired Travel Experience.""Virtuoso clients are some of the most sought-after travelers because of their strong desire for authentic experiences and their propensity to vacation longer and more frequently, and spend more," says Elaine Srnka, editorial director for Virtuoso Life.
During the fifth annual survey, in addition to cruise vacations, the Virtuoso Life reader votes revealed other desirable trips and destinations ranging from blasting off into space to renting a private island and chose destinations from French Polynesia to Greece.
Top 10 trips of a lifetime
1. Setting sail for a world cruise
2. Sailing the Mediterranean on a private yacht
3. Calling on all seven continents
4. Renting a European villa
5. Visiting all seven New Wonders of the World
6. Photographing the "big five" on an African safari
7. Renting a private island
8. Blasting off into suborbital space
9. Chartering a private jet
10. Dining my way through Paris' best restaurants
The "Travel Dreams" survey released this week and conducted between January 1 and March 31, 2011 yielded nearly 14,000 responses. Sixty percent plan to take three or more short vacations this year, while 63 percent will take an additional one-to-two longer vacations and 33 percent will take more than three longer vacations this year.
For complete survey results, visit VirtuosoLife.com
Flickr photo by spaceodissey
For complete survey results, visit VirtuosoLife.com
Flickr photo by spaceodissey
Filed under: Africa, Europe, North America, Antarctica, South Africa, China, France, Greece, Ireland, United States, Australia, Cruises, Caribbean, Luxury Travel
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ron Jul 13th 2011 2:41PM
I'll spend my $$$ in the USA.
Hillary McMaster Jul 28th 2011 3:55PM
This was a great article! Australia was selected as the top "Dream Destination" and New Zealand was listed in the top 5!
Affluent travelers are really seeking memorable, luxury travel experiences that go beyond every day ordinary travel packages. They seek cultural experiences as well as the opportunity to learn about a destinations rich history all while mingling with the locals.
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