Expat Explore Predicts a Shift Towards Warmer, Longer, and More Intentional Holiday Travel
July 15th, 2025 1:48 PM
By: Advos Staff Reporter
Expat Explore forecasts a transformative holiday travel season with a focus on extended, value-conscious, and culturally rich experiences in warmer destinations.

Expat Explore, a leading group tour operator, is urging travelers to plan ahead for the 2025-26 holiday season, predicting a shift towards warmer, longer, and more intentional international travel. According to Carl Cronje, co-founder of Expat Explore, the upcoming season will be marked by extended holiday experiences, value-conscious planning, and a surge in shoulder season travel. The company highlights tours like the South Africa Escape Tour and the Cape Town and Garden Route Tour as ideal for those seeking summer weather during the winter break.
Jakes Maritz, another co-founder, notes the growing preference for holidays that offer more meaning, time, and sunshine, especially among American customers. Expat Explore also emphasizes the trend of gifting travel experiences, recommending considerations such as seasonal preferences, accessibility, value, and cultural immersion. The company offers a range of Christmas tours across Europe and the UK, designed to provide meaningful exploration without the stress of planning. For more information on tours and deals, visit https://expatexplore.com/pages/travel-deals/.
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