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Grab your bags and map! The National Shop For Travel Day taking place on January 9 is the perfect time to kick-start your travel plans for the year. Launched by the American travel industry in 2018, this day is dedicated to finding fantastic deals and offers, and turning those dream journeys into reality. From exploring ancient ruins in Greece to relaxing on sandy beaches in Mexico, let this day inspire wanderlust and new adventures. Unleash your inner globetrotter and start ticking off those dream destinations from your bucket list!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1841</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Package Tours</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Cook, a British businessman, organizes the first package tour, facilitating international travel.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1891</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Travel Agency in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Brownell Travel company was launched in the U.S, providing customers with travel consultations and planning services.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Age of Jet Travel</div><div class='timeline-text'>The introduction of jet aircraft in commercial flights revolutionizes travel by significantly reducing travel time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Booking Era</div><div class='timeline-text'>Microsoft launches Expedia, one of the first online booking platforms, democratizing access to travel booking.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth of Budget Airlines</div><div class='timeline-text'>Budget airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet flourish, offering low-cost flights and further democratizing travel.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of National Shop For Travel Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The travel industry in the United States launches National Shop For Travel Day to inspire travelers to start planning their adventures for the year.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Plan a shopping spree in your dream city</h3><p class='facts-text'>On National Shop For Travel Day, book a trip to your favourite shopping city – whether it's Paris for fashion, Tokyo for electronics, or Istanbul for spices and textiles. Use the day to search for great deals and make your retail therapy dream come true!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a travel vision board</h3><p class='facts-text'>Celebrate the day by curating your future travel plans in a visual way. Cut out images, phrases, or anything that inspires you from magazines, print-outs, etc, and create a vision board. This can help you manifest your travel dreams!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Join travel deal-sharing platforms</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get the best out of the day by joining platforms and forums like Scott's Cheap Flights, Secret Flying, and The Points Guy. These platforms share instant alerts on flight deals and will help you touchdown in your dream destination without breaking the bank.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a global cuisine potluck</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite your friends to celebrate with you by bringing a dish from their favourite travel destination. This way, you get to taste travel without leaving your home and it might inspire your next trip!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in virtual tours</h3><p class='facts-text'>Numerous museums and tourist attractions offer virtual tours online. Use the day to virtually visit your dream destinations and get a feel of the experience. It may fuel your motivation to actually book that trip and see it in person.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>An Occasion to Shop For Your Dream Travel Destinations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Shop For Travel Day is a holiday we love because it’s an occasion to sit down, map out your dream travel destinations, and find the best deals possible. It stimulates the exhilarating process of planning one’s travel journey while enjoying the thrill of hunting for bargains.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Provides The Perfect Opportunity To Plan Ahead</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day invites us to not only dream about future travels but also act on it. By encouraging putting plans into action, this holiday gives us a unique sense of anticipation and excitement. It's the perfect day to start ticking off those must-visit destinations on your travel bucket list.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages New Experiences and Broadened Horizons</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Shop for Travel Day propels us towards experiencing new cultures, cuisines, landscapes, and people. By preparing us to set on various unique journeys, this day plays a crucial role in expanding our understanding and appreciation of the world, making it all the more lovable.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Travel shopping goes beyond booking flights and accommodations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Travel shopping also includes purchasing travel insurance, reserving rental cars, and buying event tickets and passes, all of which can be done online today. Preparing these aspects ahead of your journey makes for a smoother travel experience.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Travel packages are economic and time-saving</h3><p class='facts-content'>Holiday and travel packages often offer the best deals and takes care of your accommodation, sightseeing, meals, and local transportation. This not only saves money but also the time required for planning every single detail.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Off-season shopping yields better prices</h3><p class='facts-content'>Shopping for travel during the off-peak season is likely to yield better prices. Many airlines and hotels lower their prices during these periods to attract visitors, enabling savvy shoppers to snag some fantastic deals.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Last-minute bookings might get you sweet deals</h3><p class='facts-content'>While planning ahead usually gets you good prices, sometimes waiting to book until the last minute can yield surprising discounts. Ward off the occupation hazard, many hotels and cruise lines slash prices closer to the date.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Travel shopping can earn you rewards</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many credit card providers, airlines, and hotel groups offer rewards programs. These can earn you discounts, free flights or nights, upgrades and other benefits when you shop for travel using their services or cards.</p></div></div>
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