Kathryn
Robinson,
Head
of
Sales
&
Service
at
Inspiring
Travel
said
“Our
clients
come
to
us
for
personalised
holidays
to
create
an
unforgettable
experience.
We
often
get
requests
for
life-changing
and
milestone
events
that
are
worth
celebrating
such
as
a
new
baby
or
graduation.
We
call
these
‘holiday-moons’.” Total
eclipse:
Could
these
six
holiday-moon
trends
be
on
their
way
out?
Pet-moons
aren’t
as
popular
as
they
used
to
be
Google
search
trend
data
has
found
that
searches
for
“pet-moon”
have decreased
in
interest
by
2% in
the
past
month.
A
lesser
known
‘holiday-moon’,
pet-moons
are
where
soon-to-be
pet
owners
go
on
holiday
before
they
get
a
new
pet
–
perhaps
making
the
most
of
their
free
time
before
needing
to
find
animal
care.
Kathryn
Robinson
commented “Owning
a
pet
is
a
big
commitment
and
can
impact
when
you
can
plan
a
holiday
as
you
need
to
take
them
into
account,
whether
you
bring
them
with
you
or
need
to
look
for
pet
care.
Pet’s
can
be
very
trying
at
times,
which
is
pet-parents-to-be
plan
a
holiday
before
they
get
a
pet
to
make
the
most
of
their
‘freedom’
whilst
they
can.”
TikTok
phenomenon,
#Babymoon,
has
decreased
by
4%
With
over
266
million
views
on
TikTok
for
#babymoon,
this
holiday-moon
is
for
couples
looking
to
enjoy
quality
time
together
before
the
birth
of
a
new
baby. Babymoons
peaked
in
searches
in
August
2022 and
have decreased
in
searches
by
4% over
the
past
month.
Kathryn
Robinson added
“Although
interest
may
have
decreased
this
year,
the
latest
TikTok
trend
of
babymoons
is
definitely
here
to
stay!
If
you’re
looking
to
plan
a
babymoon,
it’s
worth
bearing
in
mind
that
you
visit
somewhere
the
mother-to-be
feels
comfortable
travelling
to,
as
long
flights
can
be
uncomfortable.
“Along
with
this,
most
commercial
airlines
accept
pregnant
travellers
up
to
36
weeks
if
a
single
pregnancy
or
up
to
32
weeks
if
a
multiple
pregnancy.
However,
it
is
also
best
to
consult
with
your
GP
on
the
best
and
safest
time
to
travel.”
The
classic
‘Honeymoon’
is
competing
with
its
younger
self
‘mini-moons’
Honeymoons
are
the
milestone
event
that
started
the
holiday-moon
craze.
Despite
this,
when
looking
at
Google
Search
Trend
data,
searches
for ‘honeymoon’
actually
peaked
in
May
2018.
Following
this
peak,
there
seems
to
be
a
steady
decline
in
searches
for
‘honeymoon’
as,
in
the
past
month,
it
has decreased
by
7% in
interest.
Kathryn
Robinson
said, “Honeymoons
aren’t
as
popular
as
they
used
to
be,
this
could
be
due
to
the
decrease
in
marriages
over
the
recent
years
but
also
because
more
people
are
opting
for
a
mini-moon
instead,
as
this
is
an
easier
holiday
to
plan
whilst
also
planning
a
wedding.”
Retirement-moons
have
decreased
by
10%
Retirement
is
a
big
milestone
for
anyone.
However,
retirement
holidays
have decreased
in
search
interest
by
10% in
the
past
month.
Kathryn
Robinson
said, “Retirement
can
hold
varying
significance
for
individuals,
whether
it
involves
commemorating
achievements
from
a
diverse
and
well-deserved
career,
embracing
the
sensation
of
breaking
free
from
the
routine
of
daily
work,
or
merely
recognising
a
pivotal
juncture
as
life
shifts
gears.
Planning
a
memorable
trip
is
perfect
to
mark
the
celebration
of
a
new
chapter
in
your
life,
as
retirement
provides
you
with
more
freedom
when
it
comes
to
travelling.“
5.
Divorce-moons
are
no
longer
as
popular
as
searches
decrease
by
13%
Divorce
is
a
life-changing
event
and
marks
a
new
chapter
in
life.
Although
divorce
can
be
perceived
negatively,
some
divorcees
book
a
holiday
to
mark
their
new
independence
and
freedom
from
a
past
relationship.
It
can
be
the
perfect
post-separation
holiday,
where
individuals
can
take
the
time
to
recharge
and
get
away
from
it
all.
However,
searches
for
divorce-moons
have
decreased
by
13%.
Kathryn
Robinson
at
Inspiring
Travel
said “Most
divorce-moons
tend
to
look
for
solo
holidays,
looking
to
explore
somewhere
new
and
experience
independence
whilst
solo-travelling.
However,
this
doesn’t
mean
you
have
to
push
yourself
to
go
on
a
solo
adventure
if
you
aren’t
comfortable.
Some
often
go
on
holiday
with
their
friends
and
even
family
to
mark
their
new
chapter
in
life.”
6.
Graduation
holidays
have
decreased
by
24%
in
interest
Finishing
university
is
a
big
step
in
life,
where
graduates
decide
whether
to
continue
with
their
education,
jump
straight
into
their
chosen
career
path
or
go
on
a
gap
year.
Searches
for
‘graduation-moon’
have
decreased
by
24%
in
the
past
month
but
actually
increased
by
16%
over
the
past
year.
Kathryn
Robinson
added “Completing
a
degree
and
graduating
is
a
big
achievement
and
should
definitely
be
celebrated.
It’s
the
perfect
time
for
people
to
go
travelling
for
up
to
a
year
before
starting
their
career
in
their
chosen
field,
otherwise
known
as
a
gap
year!
We
expect
graduation-moons
to
stick
around
over
the
next
few
years
as
it
is
a
big
milestone
in
life.”
