And looking into the new year, my 2019 prediction is that travel will continue to boom. But one thing is for sure, travel is all about tailored experiences in 2019. Here's my rundown of the top trends for the new year from Caribbean trips to ecotourism initiatives. Many of the Caribbean islands hit by Hurricane Irma and Maria are well on way on their way to recovery by now. The concept of solo travel continues to grow.

Source: Forbes December 31, 2018 18:22 UTC