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written by Helen Fanthorpe
updated 26.02.2021
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written by Helen Fanthorpe
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In addition to our annual guide to the year’s top destinations, the Rough Guide to 2021: kickoff, Rough Guides will be releasing a range of practical and inspirational content throughout the year to help you make the most of your time on Earth in 2021. Unlike previous years, the living site will be updated regularly, functioning as your trusty travel companion as the world opens up once more. From the latest coronavirus information to travel inspiration and hot deals, we’ve got you covered.
Hvar in Dalmatia, Croatia © xbrchx/Shutterstock
As flights ground to a standstill in 2020, travellers around the globe started to think about their next bucket-list trip, but also about how they wanted to travel in the future – and here at Rough Guides it’s been no different. In 2021, we will be guided by the values that are shaping the future of travel. For us, that means a focus on responsible travel, guided by sustainable principles and – more specifically – a drive to support female travellers and female-owned businesses. We have begun by highlighting extraordinary initiatives, charities and community businesses run by women that travellers can support on the ground, from chatting with traveller bloggers like Shannon O’Donnell of A Little Adrift to learning about the Chocal Chocolate Factory, a women’s cooperative based in the Dominican Republic. We’ve also been busy promoting trips with female entrepreneurs, such as the Female Empowerment Tour and Blessing Women of Uzbekistan itinerary.
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Discover cities from a different perspective. We all know about Amsterdam’s canals and Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, but there’s so much more to the world’s best cities than their most popular attractions. Instead, discover cities away from the crowds and take in a collection of fantastic hidden gems. Covering:
Explore the great outdoors. There are certain countries defined by their spellbinding landscapes, from the jaw-dropping mountains of Canada to the stark desertscapes of Namibia. Hiking, trekking and mountaineering? Yes please. Get out there and discover:
Make 2021 your European adventure. Europe is one of the world’s most enticing continents, with a rich history and culture, lovely landscapes and vibrant cities. A 2021 European adventure will mean staying closer to home for some, while others might be tempted to take a longer trip to combine work and leisure. Covering:
Trinity Church in Plaza Mayor, Trinidad, Cuba © Maurizio De Mattei/Shutterstock
Following on from the Rough Guide to 2021: kickoff, we’ll be keeping up to date with what destinations are good bets throughout next year, including what travel corridors are up and running – backed up with a range of exciting deals. There’ll be a continued focus on staycations, too, helping our UK-based readers to make the most of their time in Britain. Slow, ethical travel is what 2021’s all about, after all.
Beyond a collection of informative articles, Rough Guides will be bringing you a range of special deals throughout 2021. Check this page to get your hands on books at great prices, to bag a bargain trip or to learn about the destinations bringing back the punters with irresistible promotions.
If you're still contemplating where to go this year, don't forget to check out our inspirational overview of what’s hot next year, the Rough Guide to 2021: kickoff, too. And if you really want to keep your finger on the pulse, read our 9 travel trends for 2021. From a surge in sustainability to deeper pre-trip research and more multi-generational escapes, there are some new and exciting changes in the wings. Think travel will move in a different direction? Discuss with us on Twitter @RoughGuides.
Keep an eye out, too, for Rough Guides new British Breaks series – a collection of UK pocket guides celebrating some of the best destinations right here on your doorstep. Domestic travel is on the up, and with (sometimes unsung) showstoppers like the Isle of Wight, Skye and Liverpool, there’s plenty to get excited about on the green island we at Rough Guides call home.
written by Helen Fanthorpe
updated 26.02.2021
Helen worked as a Senior Travel Editor at Rough Guides and Insight Guides, based in the London office. Among her favourite projects to work on are inspirational guides like Make the most of your time on Earth, the ultimate travel bucket list.
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