Travel Advisors: Backroads Quarterly - March 2026

Hello from Your Travel Advisor Team

Welcome to the Backroads Quarterly, a place where we’ll share advisor tips, travel trends and insights into our latest trip offerings.

2026 Backroads Travel Trends

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Point-to-Point Adventures

Travelers are drawn to point-to-point routes with a new stay each night, combining active days with memorable inns and easy logistics.

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Coastal Europe

Seaside villages, dramatic cliffs and sunlit coastal paths continue to top wish lists across Europe.

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Culinary Journeys

Food-focused travel is on the rise, with guests eager for local markets, regional wines and immersive dining experiences.

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National Park Glamping

Iconic US landscapes paired with upscale tented camps, great meals and wide-open night skies are driving strong interest.

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Family adventures they’ll talk about all year.

Family adventures they’ll talk about all year. Summer break will be here before you know it—and our Family Adventures fill quickly. From biking scenic coastlines to hiking grand fjords, these active getaways make it easy for families to connect, explore and have fun together. We still have a few spots left, so now’s the time to secure space for your clients.

Norway's Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour (pictured)

Spain's Mallorca Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Tuscany Family Bike Tour

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Families with Kids & Teens

For ages: 7–17 (4+ welcome)

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Families with Teens & 20s

For ages: 16+ (siblings 14+ welcome)

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Families with 20s & Beyond

Best for twentysomethings (siblings 17+ welcome)

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*Beginning this winter, trips currently offered as Families with 20s & Beyond will be part of our Teens & 20s collection—opening up an even greater selection of dates and adventures for you and your family.

For kids 7-9, check out our specially recommended trips.

For kids younger than 7, some activities have minimum age requirements that may require a parent to hang back (but there’s still plenty of magic to go around). See a list of these activities here or call 800-462-2848 for more details.