A World of Opportunity

At the beginning of 2020, the opportunity to freely travel had effectively been removed from the table. Gone were the city hopper flights, quick jaunts over the border and weekend get aways to a location on the other side of the continent. Not only did the airports and borders close almost simultaneously across Europe, but the international corridors alongside the majority of countries world wide, experienced a sudden collapse of anything remotely similar to the previous year of travel and vacation. 

Fast forward to 2023 - and the opportunities abound. The unleashed potential of the new resurgence in tourism as well as a shakeup in the hospitality market, has left tourist starved destinations hungry for a new influx of visitors. Likewise, the long wait at home has lit a new fire under the crowd of jet setters itching to explore new villages, cuisines and the post pandemic world. 

There is the feeling that everything has changed, and yet - so much remains the same. The potential in this new world of travel is therefore ripe for the picking. With package deals abounding, flight prices dropping and new destinations calling. The time is now to invest in destinations that not only satisfy the required check in the box for rest and relaxation, but also broaden the new horizon and cultural deficit experienced throughout the last 2-3 years of perpetual lockdowns and travel bans. 

So how do you make the most of it? 

Well, that comes down to how brave you are. But we have a couple ideas:

Ostuni - Napoli

A week planned in the pristine countryside of Puglia would be framed well by a 2-3 day city break to nearby Naples. Exploring the contrast of the regions and knocking out several locations in a single trip, can satisfy both the curiosity of cultural immersion as well as the coveted and idyllic needs of a luxury vacation.

Roadtrip

For the adventurous, a car excursion through the remote region of Calabria makes an excellent summer holiday. Starting off with a flight to Naples, the trip can be easily coupled with a jaunt to the world renowned Costiera Amalfitana. A pit stop that provides an abundance of mediterranean views, seaside retreats and that good feeling of remoteness - a sensation often not found in the tourist prone cities of the North. 

Napoli - Quartieri Spagnoli

But for those just simply looking for a weekend getaway, a quick stay in the Neapolitan Spanish Quarter might do just the trick. This tightly built community of narrow homes, bustling festivals and family owned restaurants provides a stunning contrast to the regimented work life of daily office visits. The lively and often chaotic streets are an exciting option for those looking to branch away from any semblance of a normal routine.