Top 10 Travel Trends For 2018

As dietary restrictions increase, limited culinary options while travelling around the globe are decreasing. Those who are Celiac no longer have to stress over having to find gluten-free pizza in Sicily and vegans can rest easy knowing they'll be able to find plenty of delicious and healthy options on the streets of Hoi An. From walking the best of Portugal and tasting local wines to exploring Ancient & Modern Japan, many adventures introduce travelers to some of the most gastronomical lands. Expert guides will make suggestions for meals at some of the best local restaurants, markets and street vendors, so that you can fully indulge dietary restrictions aside.

The year's biggest blockbuster hits will inspire travelers to get off their couches to be cast in the leading roles of their own active vacations – exploring filming locations, setting inspirations and visiting the real-life destinations that their favorite characters and A-list celebrities have stepped foot in. Some of the hottest destinations to visit The Alchemist – Ancient temples and tombs of Egypt; Tomb Raider – Table Mountain in Cape Town; Solo: A Star Wars Story – Striking mountain ranges in Italy, the Dolomites; Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – The tropical island paradise of Hawaii; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again – Croatia's Dalmatian Coast; and MI: 6 – Mission Impossible – Jagged edges and breathtaking fjords of Norway.

Following the #MeToo Movement, more women are seeking empowering experiences and safe spaces to connect with other likeminded travelers and actively make a difference in the world. 2018 will be the year of the female traveler and the demand for girls-only tours is growing. Try trekking in Italy or climbing Mount Toubkal in Morocco. These adventures are sure to inspire women of all ages to be as daring as history's boldest female explorers such as Annie Cohen Kochovsky, who was the first woman to cycle round the world – just to win a bet – or more recently, Bonita Norris, the youngest person to have reached the extreme points of the Earth, the summit of Mt Everest and the North Pole.

Self-guided holidays are on the rise, with a notable 133 percent increase in travelers going their own way last year with Exodus Travels. For those active adventurers who love to explore independently but simply don't have the time to pour over maps, plan their paths, spend time booking the perfect hotels, and ensure they still make the most of the culture, cuisine and great outdoors, self-guided cycling and walking journeys, Exodus Travels has created 55 new self-guided itineraries. They are ideal for those globetrotters who are looking to take in Europe at their own pace and with a little privacy.

With almost 40 percent of the world's population on social media, more adventurers are seeking out the best views and experiences to share online. Whether it's for bragging rights among friends and family, or for their vacation to go viral with the most clicks and likes, in some cases travelers have gone to great lengths for the best photo from damaging national parks to getting too close to wild animals. But you don't have put yourself or the environment in harm to capture the perfect image. Exodus Travels offers smart tours that bring adventurers to the most scenic, off-the-beaten-path sights with responsible and eco-friendly travel always in mind. From trekking Borneo and beyond to cycling from Mysore to Goa, these are transformative experiences that benefit everyone and create thrilling memories that are sure to outlast any selfie gone viral.