2026 Travel Trends, Part 2: Luxury Expeditions, Smart Cruising, and How AI Will Change Vacations
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They want to go to remote places, places off the grid, but they're not willing to give up their butler service.
We wanted the small ship feel but we wanted the big ship amenities.
Once you go concierge, it's not that easy to go back.
AI is the innovation word right now or the innovation phrase.
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2026 travel is shaping up to look very different — and not just where people go, but how they experience it. In Part 2 of our 2026 Travel Trends series, Ryan and Stephanie break down what travelers are already asking for and what’s coming next, including: • Why luxury expedition travel is exploding (think Antarctica, Galapagos, and African safaris — without giving up comfort) • The rise of small ships vs mega ships — and how “ship-within-a-ship” cruising fits in • Why luxury train travel in the U.S. and Canada is quietly becoming the next big thing • How AI is moving beyond trip planning and into the actual travel experience • Why travelers want things easier, calmer, and more hands-off than ever before This episode isn’t about hype — it’s about how real travelers are spending their money and what that means if you’re planning a trip in 2026 or beyond. 🎧 Listen in, then tell us which trend you’re most excited about. ✉️ Need help planning your next trip? Email us at bookings@oneslicepod.com 📬 Subscribe to the Extra Cheese newsletter at ExtraCheese.fun (https://www.extracheese.fun) bookings@oneslicepod.com https://linktr.ee/onesliceatatime oneslicepod.com (https://www.oneslicepod.com) ExtraCheese.Fun (https://www.extracheese.fun)