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
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Photo-Based Travel Apps
Lonely Planet's 'Trips' is Like an Instagram for Vacation Spots
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Personalized Wooden Bag Tags
The New Custom Customizable Wood Luggage Tag Can be Laser-Etched
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360-Degree VR Travel Tours
'Lookaround' Offers a Transparent Method of Digital Travel Planning
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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
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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
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Loyalty Rewards Auctions
Wyndham Hotel Group Now Lets Members Redeem Points by Bidding
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Themed Celebrity Activations
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host Numerous Taylor Swift Experiences
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Expedia Group is Offering Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Deals
Mini Vacation Fragrances
The Kayali Vacay in a Bottle Shares Four Travel-Ready Scents
Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules
The Ssense Bridal 2.0 Collection Celebrates Unconventional Style
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events
Airbnb Icons Invites Guests to Experience the Paris 2024 Olympics
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Women-Only Travel Adventures
Intrepid Travel Offers Expeditions for All-Women Groups
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Customizable Retail Experiences
M&M'S® Debuts New Personalized Offerings to Delight Consumers
Spin-and-Save Restaurant Promotions
The Ruby Tuesday Summer of Savings Sweepstakes is Interactive
In-App Travel Offerings
Expedia Group Utilizes AI to Curate Summaries and Trip Details
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
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Personalized AI Holiday Planning
Planitly Learns Users Interests to Curate the Perfect Getaway
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Road Trip-Inspired Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Debuts the Road Trips Collection
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Unknown Destination Travel Packages
EF Go Ahead Tours Features Mystery Tours for 2025
Marathon Greece Vacations
EF Ultimate Break Launches Run Athens 2024 for the Athens Marathon
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
Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays
Airbnb Presents Prince’s Purple Rain House Experience
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Luxurious Mexican Resort Packages
Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape is a Tropical Vacay Experience
QSR Travel Sweepstakes
SONIC's 'Fun on the Menu' Sweepstakes Feature Dreamy American Getaways
Legendary Arena Events
Airbnb Launches the Ultimate Gladiator Experience at the Colosseum
Solo Travel Bundles
Priceline's Solo Explorer Curates a 5-Day Itinerary with an AI Assistant
Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events
Pearle Weddings is Hosting an Event in Late August in Toronto
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Engaging Airline Platforms
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Launches a New Travel Well Platform
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Weave a Thousand Journeys Boldly Focuses on Senior Women
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Personalized AI Trip Planning
Mindtrip Uses Conversational AI to Deliver the Best Experiences
Mom-Centric Hospitality Experiences
The St. Regis Hotel Toronto Offers a Luxurious Experience
Hospitality Loyalty Programs
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Revamps Its Reward Program
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences
Hilton Has Announced an Exclusive Partnership with AutoCamp
Elegant Global Travel Publications
Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Parent-Focused Luxury Packages
Ambiente Sedona Launches the 'Babymoon Package' for New Parents
Holiday-Ditching Vacation Offers
HARD MTN DEW is Giving Fans an All-Expense Paid Trip
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Travel Influencer Initiatives
Klook Unveils a New Travel Influencer Program for Micro-Influencers
Travel Sector-Focused Payment Tools
Nium and HyperGuest Streamline B2B Payments in Travel
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Travel Planning Platforms
Tripadvancer Helps Plan Trips with Maps, Recommendations, and More
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Saas Trip Planners
MakeATrip Delivers Recommendations That Enhance the Travel Experience
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
AI Travel Cost Predictions
Trip Budget Builds Customized Itineraries Aligned to Your Finances
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
End-of-Summer Getaway Suites
The Re-Treat Suite Helps Families Escape Before the Start of Autumn
Efficient Travel Planners
Travel Stash Enables Users to Plan Trips in Under a Minute
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Budget Vacation Rental Platforms
VacayHub is a Centralized Space to Complete the Perfect Holiday
Activity-Based Travel Tours
EF Adventures is a Tour Operator Focused on Wellness Initiatives
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Simplified Vacation Bookings
Alaska Airlines x Expedia Introduce 'Stays by Alaska Vacations'
Wedding Budgeting Tools
The Knot Budget Advisor Helps Couples Make Realistic Estimates
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Unique Regional Experiences
Icelandair Boasts Activities that Celebrate Iceland's Fall Offerings
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Digital Wedding Platforms
Lovebird Fuses the Convenience of Digital with the Beauty of Print
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
Travel Getaway Wine Promotions
Mud House and Coolstays Partnered for a New Promotion
Social Media-Based AI Travels
Let’s Trip AI Simplifies the Process of Crafting Memorable Trips
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Localized Destination Campaigns
Rosewood Hotels & Resort Debuts 'Discovered at Rosewood'
Date Night Card Decks
Date Night Deck Offers 50 Creative Ideas for Quality Time Together
Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps
Cotravel Brings Backpackers from Around the Globe Together
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Concert-Themed Cocktail Flights
Ruby Slipper's Eras Flight Makes Favorite Pop Songs Sippable
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Student Travel-Entertainment Experiences
LVIN Offers Spring Break Adventures for 2025
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Creative Promotional Gifts
Paka’s Sock Gift Box Offers Chance to Win a Peru Adventure
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
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Family Travel Documentation Tools
Duckwyn's Travel Journal Offers Digital Scrapbooking
Romantic Date Planners
CoupleQuest Helps Partners Plan Personalized Outings
Private Investigator Curated Trips
Go2Africa Unveiled ‘The Designer Honeymoon’ Package
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Carefully Vetted Homestays
Adventure Homestay Connects Travelers to Host Families
Student-Targeted Trip Promotions
Busbud will Offer Seven Students a Year of Free Transportation
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Pampering Rideshade Cars
Bliss x Alto Teamed Up to Create a Custom Passenger Princess Car
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Interest-Specific AI travel
With Itinerary.today, travelers can create bespoke travel itineraries
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Shared Wedding Planing Tools
Zola's Split the Decitions Uses Reduces Wedding Planning Conflict
Travel Budget Management
Manage Your Travel Expenses Effectively with 'My Budget Sherpa'
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Traveler Marketing Platforms
Koflluence Introduces the Rare Travel Platform for Travel Influencers
Small Group Adventure Initiatives
Exodus Adventure Travels Partners with Priority Pass
Train-Specific Digital Ticketing Platforms
Save a Train Revolutionizes Global Rail Travel
Diverse Wine Festivals
There are a Variety of Wine Festivals for California Wine Month
Optimized Vacation Planning Tools
VacayWiser Helps You Find Your Ideal Vacation Days Easily
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Outdoor Enthusiasts Marketplaces
Nomadz Has All the Equipment For Thrill Seekers and Adventurers
Exclusive Dinner Party Events
Le Dîner en Blanc Returns to Toronto on September 19, 2024
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Sustainable Hotel-Supporting Airlines
Jet2Holidays Offers a Certified Sustainable Hotel Package
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Eclectic Wine Festivals
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is a Major Draw for Wine Enthusiasts
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Social Travel Exploration Platforms
Roame.io Lets Users Swipe Through Curated Recommendations
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend