All’s fare in bus travel: Whether it’s a one-day tour or getting from Caracas to Patagonia, thrifty travellers are boarding the bus. (Searches for bus travel +32% ) | Interests to target: Road trip, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

Hot springs have sprung: People are finding restoration and relaxation in hot springs—from high-end resorts to out in nature. (Searches for hot springs +32%) | Interests to target: Pool and spa, Travel tour, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

Game of stones: Travellers are choosing to avoid the queues at Versailles and are seeking out divine, derelict and dilapidated castles. (Searches for abandoned castles +142% ) | Interests to target: Europe, Travel tour, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

No man’s island: Majorca no more! Instead, people are diverting to less-travelled islands for that rare pura vida experience. (Searches for less travelled islands +179%) | Interests to target: Adventure travel, Travel tour, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

A wheelie good tour: Both cycling enthusiasts and casual peddlers are trying bike tours—plus, all that cardio means more cheese-eating en route. (Searches for bike tours +64%) | Interests to target: Cycling tour, Outdoor travel, Travel tips, Travel ideas

Destination unknown: Gather a group, clear their calendars, keep the location hush-hush, and practise shouting “Surprise!” (Searches for surprise destination +192%) | Interests to target: Flight, Hotel, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

Out-of-the-way towns: People are seeking out small towns for their bucolic views, unique B&Bs and low-key R&R. (Searches for small town travel +276% ) | Interests to target: Hotel, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

Waste not, jaunt not: “Zero waste travel” means strategic and sustainable packing, eating and even hotel-ing. (Searches for zero waste travel +74%) | Interests to target: Travel Hacks, Hotel, Travel Destinations, Travel Tips, Travel Ideas

The autumn colours are a' changin': Sipping hot cider, peeping and stomping autumnal leaves...it’s no wonder people are falling for autumn getaways. (Searches for autumn scenery +94%) | Interests to target: Travel tour, Travel photography, Travel destinations, Travel tips, Travel ideas

Oh Rio, Rio: The Summer Olympics may be over, but Rio’s still got the sand, the city and carnaval. (Searches for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +142%) | Interests to target: Brazil, Travel tour, Travel hacks, Flight, Hotel, Restaurant