在經歷了兩年半的大流行旅行限制之後，旅遊公司 Skyscanner 今天與受人尊敬的心理學家艾瑪·肯尼（Emma Kenny）合作，揭示了關於自發性背後的心理學以及自發性旅行的好處的最新研究。
The pandemic’s effect on travel spontaneity:
Savvy US travelers have long taken pride in being adventurous at heart with more than three fourths of respondents (77%) considering themselves spontaneous. But the last two-and-a-half years have knocked their spontaneous streak with 68% agreeing that the pandemic limited their ability to be spontaneous. Now, three fourths (75%) of respondents say that the pandemic has made them want to be even more spontaneous, and nearly half (46%) specifically called out travel as an area of life in which they want to do that.
Spontaneous and flexible holidays the new travel norm:
Over half of respondents (53%) have booked a trip to a destination they know nothing about, revealing spontaneous and flexible vacations as the new travel norm. 56% have actually arrived at an airport without a destination in mind and booked there and then to get away. 54% of respondents have previously booked a spontaneous trip with nearly half (46%) stating that it felt more exciting.
Better value travel is one of the benefits of a spontaneous break:
The data proves that spontaneous travel can be a cost-effective way to travel, especially important as purse strings tighten. In fact, an ‘Everywhere’ search on Skyscanner for October reveals great value flights next week from New York for as little as $73 to Myrtle Beach, $87 to New Orleans, $138 to Washington, $162 to Boston, and $98 to Portland for those willing to be a little spontaneous!
The benefits of spontaneous travel according to psychologist Emma Kenny:
“一個常見的壓力是假期計劃過程中的決策。 這就是為什麼放棄經常與計劃好的假期齊頭並進的有條不紊的組織，而是選擇享受即興的休息會如此自由。”
“沒有什麼比第一次看到一個新地方更令人興奮了，隨之而來的興奮和即時滿足感。”
“雖然打包行李然後跳上飛機去一個未知的目的地冒險似乎很可怕，但你會在心理上受益，因為這會產生一種‘可以做’的態度，並會提醒你那裡有無限的可能性. 而且因為你沒有明確的議程或計劃，你邁出的每一步都會帶來一種真正釋放的冒險感。”
Skyscanner’s Global Travel Expert, Laura Lindsay says:
“The impact of the pandemic and ever-evolving travel restrictions has reignited the appetite for spontaneous travel with three fourths of US respondents (75%) saying that the events of the last two-and-a-half years have made them want to be more spontaneous.”
Laura’s top tips for booking a spontaneous trip:
1. Consider ‘Everywhere’: An ‘Everywhere’ search on Skyscanner is a great starting point for your next spontaneous break away! Ordered by price, an ‘everywhere’ search can inspire you to go somewhere you’ve never been before. In fact, ‘Everywhere’ is currently the most searched ‘destination’ for US travelers on Skyscanner right now.”
2. Flex those dates: “Searching by multiple dates and airports will give you the best chance of a bargain. Flight prices are all based on supply and demand. Because some dates are more popular than others, prices will vary. The ‘whole month’ search tool allows you to see cheap flights at a glance and pick the right deal for you. Consider traveling a day before or a day after your original departure dates, flying on less popular days of the week is always cheaper.”
3. Mix & Match to save $: “Being flexible in mix and matching the airlines you choose to fly with can seriously cut costs. Fares don’t have to be booked as returns, look at flying out with one airline and back with another or out of one airport and back into another.”
4. Find a spontaneity buddy: “If you struggle to be spontaneous and you know that you need that extra push to get you out of your comfort zone, enlist the help of your partner, best friend, or parent. Get them to plan some fun trips away and agree that they will only tell you where you are going a few hours before you need to set off!”
