There’s a new trend that is quickly becoming one of our favourite sources of inspiration when it comes to planning memorable holidays. The ‘skillcation,’ as the name suggests, is what happens when your travel plans collaborate with your hobbies, passions or interests. Whether you are indulging an existing pastime or learning a new skill, we’ve got you covered with our beginner’s guide to the art of the skillcation.
A skillcation is a fresh way to immerse yourself in a destination while gaining firsthand experience in your chosen area of interest. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of an extended family escape at a villa in Tuscany, where you can all feast on fresh pasta made by your own inexpert hands. Or perhaps you will sign up for private lessons at the birthplace of surfing: Waikiki Beach.
Regardless of the skill you choose to indulge, the skillcation is all about personal growth, engagement with the local environment or community, and creating memories while learning or perfecting a particular skill.
It can serve as an opportunity to finally undertake something you’ve never quite found the time to try at home, such as astronomy, line dancing or gardening. It’s also an amazing option if you’re one of those ‘active relaxers’ who yearns for a break but gets twitchy at the thought of a ‘fly and flop’ style of holiday.
Many of the world’s best skillcations combine an iconic destination with a learning a new skill, such as the ones we outlined earlier. You could also indulge a favourite hobby or skill in a new destination. We can think of plenty of other amazing skillcation ideas that might pique your interest – here’s a few of our favourites to get you started:
A skillcation is about more than simply visiting a destination – it’s about returning home with a new skill or experience that stays with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase and settled back into everyday life. The world is full of extraordinary places waiting for you to try something new. When you’ve chosen your classroom, give your Personal Travel Manager a call.
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