Airbnb predict travel trends for 2018

As we reach the end of 2017, Airbnb is forecasting what they think will be the most popular destinations in 2018.

“Our travel forecast includes more nature retreats, beach time and cozy live shows for Airbnb guests," the home sharing service wrote on their blog.

Who knew a Basque shepherd's wagon on a remote farm could make such a cozy home? A trickling stream provides the soundtrack, goats and chickens provide the entertainment, and the neighbors' cows, with a little human help, provide yogurt for breakfast. ⠀ Photo: @emilynoelleb__

Looking at bookings already made in the first half of next year, trending destinations include U.S. Midwestern cities (Indianapolis, IN), the Brazilian coastline (Matinhos, Brazil), mountain retreats (Fernie, BC) and bustling beach towns (Bournemouth, UK).

Be in the thick of nature unlike ever before. At this unique home, you'll get to enjoy Rocky Mountain adventures as you would pitching a tent on campgrounds, except in a treehouse a few feet above the ground. With no running water or electricity, you'll get to "rough" it for the most part, but still snuggle up comfortably indoors. Turn bath time into an excuse to head to Bozeman Hot Springs where you can get clean and detox at the same time. ⠀ Photo: @redgaskell

When it comes to accommodations, people are moving away from traditional housing towards non-traditional homes, with nature lodges, ryokans and yurts seeing the most growth.

Stay in your own private mini-village overlooking Kenmare Bay. The hillside compound includes this historic farm building as well as modern structures by the renowned Irish architect Robin Walker. Wander down to your private harbor or just snuggle up by the fire. Kids will love the bockety old tree house-or at least the word "bockety." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo: @emersonthoreau

In addition, the organisation revealed the top ten booked cities in the world.

Tokyo
Paris
Osaka
New York City
London
Rome
Orlando
Miami
Sydney
Lisbon

Where will you be travelling next?