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Adventure travel - Traveling for the sole purpose of participating in adventures and outdoor excursions is becoming increasingly more popular.

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Adventure travel - Adventure can mean something different to everyone, and while some might enjoy kayaking down a lazy river, others may be looking for a bigger thrill.

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Adventure travel - More and more tours are cropping up in countries all over the world that offer anything from hot-air balloon trips, to bicycle tours, or sailing adventures.

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Adventure travel - In the adventure travel niche, there is a distinction between "hard" and "soft" travel. Hard travel includes activities such as rock climbing and bungee jumping.

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Adventure travel - Soft adventure travel might include a camel-riding trip through the Sahara desert or a walking tour of a European city.

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Women-only travel - "Girlfriend getaways" are a booming trend in the travel industry.

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Women-only travel - Groups of women friends are seeking weekend vacations all over the world, from wine-tasting in Napa Valley, California, to making arts and crafts with locals in Costa Rica.

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Women-only travel - Another niche market caters to older women. As seniors are living and staying healthy longer, many are choosing travel as a way to bond with their friends.

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Mancation travel - In contrast to the girlfriend getaway is the mancation, or vacation for male friends.

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Mancation travel - With a rise in the industries catering to this niche, more groups of male friends are choosing to swap the day-to-day grind for a weekend of adventure.

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Mancation travel - Mancations are the perfect way for groups of guys to bond and enjoy anything from adventure-based trips to relaxation-based trips at spas or tropical destinations.

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Honeymoon travel - Newly-married couples wanting to celebrate their union with a vacation are nothing new, but many are becoming more content to turn the planning over to the professionals.

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Honeymoon travel - Couples often have a lot on their plate with planning for the wedding, so having a bit of help organizing the honeymoon can be a much-appreciated relief.

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Honeymoon travel - Depending on the couple's likes and dislikes, the list of honeymoon destinations is extensive and can include anything from a spa getaway to a week on a beach or cruise.

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Grandtravel - Another travel trend that is growing quickly is grandtravel, or grandparents taking their grandchildren on trips.

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Grandtravel - As grandparents are staying more active, adventurous, and energetic, they are opting to travel with their grandchildren instead of simply staying home and looking after them.

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Grandtravel - Special trips between grandparents and their grandchildren are a unique way to bond and create lasting memories. Bonus: there are many discounts for both children and seniors in travel activities.

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Disabled travel - Travelers with disabilities have far more opportunities today than in the past, with more hi-tech support and greater accessibility.

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Disabled travel -

Many disabled people and their families appreciate the help of someone who can look into the accessibility options at their destination and plan the trip accordingly.

Check out the destinations with the best accessibility facilities!

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Disabled travel - A fairly recent travel trend is the "dialysis cruise." Patients on dialysis can enjoy a cruise with the assistance of dialysis equipment and an onboard medical team.

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Pet travel - Travelers all over the world are becoming more eager to bring their pets along with them as pet-friendly accommodation becomes more widespread.

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Pet travel - People are willing to splurge on pet travel fees, and many vacation resorts are taking advantage of this by trying to get ahead of the competition.

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Pet travel - It is important for pet lovers to be familiar with the local walking routes available at their destination, in addition to veterinarian locations, pet-friendly restaurants, and pet stores.

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Gastro-tourism travel - There is a huge market for food travelers, or people who explore the culture of their destination through their palate.

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Gastro-tourism travel - Discovering new flavors and cultures through the local cuisine is a fun and delicious way to get to know a new place.

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Gastro-tourism travel - Most big cities all over the world offer food or beer/wine-tasting tours that are perfect for the foodie traveler.

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Religious and spiritual travel - Traveling for spiritual and religious purposes is an important and widespread practice.

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Religious and spiritual travel - This tourism niche is on the rise as people seek to explore their own spirituality by learning about and participating in that of other people and cultures.

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Religious and spiritual travel - Travel agencies can offer destinations based on pilgrim tours or spiritual activities, such as yoga or meditation retreats.

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