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
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Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Themed Celebrity Activations
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host Numerous Taylor Swift Experiences
Game-Inspired Hotel Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Launches 'Vacation Roulette' to Ignite Spontaneity
Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives
Alaska Airlines Offers Perks & Prizes During Festival Season
Women-Only Travel Adventures
Intrepid Travel Offers Expeditions for All-Women Groups
Luxurious Getaway Experiences
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando Debuts New 2025 Activities
Airline-Approved Holiday Campaigns
WestJet's Parents' Wishlist Brings Holiday Dreams to Life
Bespoke Dating Experiences
Three Day Rule Launches '$1 Million Matchmaking' for Modern Romantics
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Unique Resort Vacations
'All-Inclusive' by Marriott Bonvoy Destinations Features Diverse Offerings
Insightful AI Travel Planners
Tripadvisor's 'Trips' Platform Unveiled Themed Itineraries
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Expedia Group is Offering Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Deals
AI-Powered Travel Planning
Travel AI - Trip Creator Crafts Personalized Itineraries Effortlessly
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Rebranded Tourism Solution Platforms
Clicktripz Rebrands itself to 'Tiki' with AI Ambassadors
GenAI Travel Agencies
The Archers AI Travel Agency Curates Spontaneous 24-Hour Itineraries
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Luxurious Mexican Resort Packages
Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape is a Tropical Vacay Experience
Legendary Arena Events
Airbnb Launches the Ultimate Gladiator Experience at the Colosseum
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings
The Equinox Sleep Lab Unlocks the Future of Sleep Tourism
Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
GetYourGuide Debuts a Campaign for Curated Parisian Experiences
Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
Airs Debuts Personality Quiz-Based Travel Gear for 2025
Sleep Hygiene Series
Westin & goop’s Sleep Training for Grown-Ups Helps Travelers Rest Better
Culturally Immersive Vacay Destinations
The Marriott Vacation Clubs Center on Experiences
Unknown Destination Travel Packages
EF Go Ahead Tours Features Mystery Tours for 2025
Sleep-Focused Travel Campaigns
KAYAK Launches its 'In Search of Sleep' Campaign
TV Show-Inspired Jet Itineraries
Four Seasons' Private Jet Itinerary is the White Lotus-Inspired
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Limited-Edition Experiential Gifts
Maison Louis Jadot Unveiled its 'Vintage Love Story Chronicles'
QSR Travel Sweepstakes
SONIC's 'Fun on the Menu' Sweepstakes Feature Dreamy American Getaways
Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
Tasty Tours Expands Its Lavish Culinary Tour Offerings in Toronto
Solo Travel Bundles
Priceline's Solo Explorer Curates a 5-Day Itinerary with an AI Assistant
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events
Pearle Weddings is Hosting an Event in Late August in Toronto
Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy Debuts the 'You are the Greatest Souvenir' Campaign
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits
Trip Jones Offers Kid-Friendly Travel Planning
Immersive Women-Targeted Travel Tours
EF Go Ahead Tours Launched Women Only Solo Tours
All-Inclusive Wintry Vermont Stays
Twin Farms Introduced 'The Art of a Vermont Winter'
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Adventure-Enthused Travel Promotions
Intrepid Launches its 2025 'Big Sale' for Global Exploration
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Weave a Thousand Journeys Boldly Focuses on Senior Women
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Elegant Global Travel Publications
Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Solo Travel Matchmakers
EF Ultimate Break's Travel BFF Matchmaker Program Connects Gen Z
Bold Luggage Capsules
AirAsia x American Tourister Partner for the 'Funseekers' Collection
Travel Influencer Initiatives
Klook Unveils a New Travel Influencer Program for Micro-Influencers
Nostalgic Brunch Experiences
RUNWAY 06's Electric Brunch Offers a Fresh Twist on the Brunch Scene
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Saas Trip Planners
MakeATrip Delivers Recommendations That Enhance the Travel Experience
Immersive Hawaiian Stays
Four Seasons Launches its 'Beyond the Beaches' Experience
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
AI Travel Cost Predictions
Trip Budget Builds Customized Itineraries Aligned to Your Finances
Expansive Luxury Cruise Experiences
Silversea Cruises Has Announced Its 2028 World Cruise
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Collaborative Travel Planners
Let’s Trip Simplifies Planning With Itineraries, Lists, And More
End-of-Summer Getaway Suites
The Re-Treat Suite Helps Families Escape Before the Start of Autumn
Holiday-Ditching Vacation Offers
HARD MTN DEW is Giving Fans an All-Expense Paid Trip
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Wedding Budgeting Tools
The Knot Budget Advisor Helps Couples Make Realistic Estimates
Travel Planning Platforms
Ellipsis Travel Organizes, Maps, and Personalizes Your Travel Plans
Unique Culinary Experiences
Saratoga Supper Club Brings Exclusive Dining Events Across the U.S.
Activity-Based Travel Tours
EF Adventures is a Tour Operator Focused on Wellness Initiatives
Music-Themed Travel Guides
Skyscanner Music Guides Were Created with Exceptional ALIEN
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Travel Buddy Finders
TripBFF Finds and Connects Users with Other Travelers for Rewarding Journeys
Travel-Focused Rebranding Initiatives
TravelPerk Evolves into a Travel and Expense Solution
Transformative Luxury Voyage Campaigns
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Debuts Unlike the Rest
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Cruise Wellness Retreats
Cunard and Harper’s Bazaar Unveil the 'Wellness at Sea' Program
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Simplified Vacation Bookings
Alaska Airlines x Expedia Introduce 'Stays by Alaska Vacations'
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Smart Travel Companions
Polarsteps Helps You Plan, Track, and Share Every Travel Experience
Unique Regional Experiences
Icelandair Boasts Activities that Celebrate Iceland's Fall Offerings
Private Investigator Curated Trips
Go2Africa Unveiled ‘The Designer Honeymoon’ Package
Digital Wedding Platforms
Lovebird Fuses the Convenience of Digital with the Beauty of Print
Trip Planning Platforms
Pogo Travel Helps You Plan, Save, And Share Personalized Adventures
Valentine's-Ready Personalized Gifts
Wolt Launches New Personalized Gifts for its Shoppers
Escorted Group Travel Providers
Solos Expands to US Market to Offer Tailored Experiences
Instant Trip Planners
Moon Trip Generates Quick Itineraries, Hotels, and Activities
Travel Planning Platforms
Tripadvancer Helps Plan Trips with Maps, Recommendations, and More
Creative Promotional Gifts
Paka’s Sock Gift Box Offers Chance to Win a Peru Adventure
Spring-Forward Cruise Offers
Celebrity Cruises Features Budget-Friendly Options for Travelers
Localized Destination Campaigns
Rosewood Hotels & Resort Debuts 'Discovered at Rosewood'
Charging Solution Campaigns
TESSAN x Rachael Yamagata Partner for a Global Initiative
Affordable Tropical Getaways
Sunwing Vacations is Running a Special Black Friday Event
Culturally Rich Cruise Programs
Azamara Cruises Unveiled 'Destination Immersion Elevated'
Navigable Excursion Tools
Only in Your State Aims to Enhance Road Trip Experiences
Concert-Themed Cocktail Flights
Ruby Slipper's Eras Flight Makes Favorite Pop Songs Sippable
Unique Hotel Wedding Packages
Karisma Hotels & Resorts Unveils a Beer-Inspired Wedding Experiences
Connection-Focused Travel Experiences
Banyan Tree Recently Introduced Banyan Tree Connections
Travel Itinerary Managers
Roamazing Helps You Organize Every Part of Your Trip in One Place
Student Travel-Entertainment Experiences
LVIN Offers Spring Break Adventures for 2025
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Personalized Itinerary Creation
AI Travel Planner by Planify Creates Hour-by-Hour Travel Plans
Travel Connection Platforms
Share Trips Connects Travelers, Eases Group Planning, and Splits Costs
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Commemorative Travel Packages
Air Canada Vacations Celebrates 50 Years with a Huge Worldwide Sale
Romantic Date Planners
CoupleQuest Helps Partners Plan Personalized Outings
Personalized Travel Matching
Rakun Sensory Sanctuary Quiz Finds Your Ideal Travel Destination
All-Inclusive Airline Promotions
Transat Offers All-Inclusive Vacation Packages
Simple Vacation Planners
Build Tailored Vacation Packages and Book in One Click with Trameter
Group Trip Travel Features
Video-Based Travel Planning Platform Steller Adds More Convenience
Travel Climate Planning Tools
Sunny Days Ahead Helps Find the Sunniest Months to Travel
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
Day-Of Wedding Coordinators
Cheersy Connects Engaged Couples with Quality Event Professionals
Small Group Adventure Initiatives
Exodus Adventure Travels Partners with Priority Pass
Diverse Wine Festivals
There are a Variety of Wine Festivals for California Wine Month
Travel Budget Management
Manage Your Travel Expenses Effectively with 'My Budget Sherpa'
Family Travel Documentation Tools
Duckwyn's Travel Journal Offers Digital Scrapbooking
Maximized Visa Opportunities
VisaHacks Helps Indian Travelers Discover New Destinations
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Organized Travel Planning
Tripplanss Organize Your Trip Details All in One Place
Optimized Vacation Planning Tools
VacayWiser Helps You Find Your Ideal Vacation Days Easily
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Travel Rewards Platforms
Hostel Hop Unites Travelers with Rewards, Insights, and Engagement
Interactive Travel Showcases
Sseenn.app Creates 3D Globes To Highlight Your Travel Journey
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship