Holidays after corona - 5 ways to go on holiday

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How will Swedes holiday after corona? Although the pandemic will eventually fade away, we don't think Swedes will travel or holiday in the same way as before. 2020 - the year of the pandemic - has probably affected us and made us look at the world and ourselves in a different way.

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Swedes love their holidays

Although we don't top the league, Sweden is one of the countries in the world with the most statutory holidays per person per year. And Swedes love their holidays! Many spend a large part of the year planning for and looking forward to those weeks when you get to do almost anything you want, within the available budget.

A large proportion of Swedes tend to travel abroad at least once a year, and some go outside the country's borders much more often than that. This year, these habits have been broken and many have instead stayed at home in Sweden. But what will happen when the pandemic calms down and begins to subside? "People will of course start travelling again, but we don't think it will be quite the same as before.

Holidays after corona? - 5 tensions

During this pandemic, which is far from over, many people have probably started to rethink things in different ways. You may have experienced that it is possible to holiday in other ways, and you may have had time to acquire new interests. Or you are desperate to travel, but feel that you want to be a little more careful than you might have been before.

We have entered into a partnership with the Skåne-based company Fivecation, which offers holiday homes abroad, which are really feels exciting and fun. During a video meeting with them, we ended up in an engaged discussion about holidaying today and after corona. Here are 5 holiday trends we believe in for 2021:

1. outdoor recreation

One positive thing about the coronavirus pandemic (if you can allow yourself to look for such things in the midst of the misery) is that we Swedes have become better at discovering nature. When not travelling or mingling in bars, we have instead sought out national parks and nature reserves. In nature we have had fantastic experiences, without having to worry about crowds or viruses. We will probably take these new experiences with us to a post-corona world. We will continue to live outdoors!

2. Motorhome or caravan

During the coronavirus pandemic, having a motorhome has been fantastic. One good thing is that you can quickly adapt and change your destination. Even if you had planned to spend your holiday in Germany or Spain, you can change your mind. The motorhome goes wherever you steer it, and it's easy to change your plans to a holiday in Sweden. Another advantage is that you have your own house with you and can keep a social distance without major problems.

3. summer house

During the corona pandemic, when people could not travel, many took the opportunity to buy a summer cottage. If you have now invested money in a summer house, which you may also have fallen in love with, you will of course continue to want to spend time there, even if the infection rate goes down. A summer house also requires, as you know, constant maintenance. And maybe you want to build a terrace, repaint the bedroom or start growing vegetables.

4. House or apartment abroad

Many Swedes are probably longing for a warmer climate abroad with swimming in the Mediterranean, sun-ripened tomatoes and a glass of wine in the shade on the balcony. But if we now have to live with the pandemic for a while, how safe will we feel about constantly moving between different hotels? Just as many have invested in a summer cottage in Sweden, many will certainly invest in a house or apartment abroad.

A variation on this theme is to buy into several properties abroad together with other families, as can be done through the company Fivecation. Their concept is to join 14 other families in owning three dream homes: one in Provence, France, one in Valencia, Spain, and one in Marbella, Spain. This gives you access to three luxury holiday homes, which you can use for a total of nine weeks per year. The model is already common in Denmark, and will probably soon become popular in Sweden as well.

5. Boating

Of course, we must also mention boating! In 2020, many Swedes became new boat owners. They are of course looking forward to a new season when they can use their new favourite and enjoy life at sea. In between, of course, there is a lot of work to be done to take care of and maintain the boat.

Bonus tracking: Sharing economy

We conclude with a bonus feature on the sharing economy, which is a common thread throughout the feature. Whether it's motorhomes, boats or holiday homes, arrangements to rent, share or borrow things instead of owning them are becoming more and more common. 

As for the Fivecations holiday homes, we'll be taking a trip this spring to check them out and report on what to see and do nearby. Don't miss it!

What do you think about post-corona holidays?

What do you think about post-corona holidays, or in a world where COVID-19 has started to decline and restrictions around the world are easing?

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