Pavlus Travel flags seven bucket-list trips for 2027

Pavlus Travel & Cruise says luxury customers are moving now on long-planned bucket-list vacations as they look ahead to 2027. The agency identified seven top trips, from Antarctica and the Galápagos to African safaris, Grand Voyages and in-depth U.S. touring.

Why it matters: - Pavlus Travel & Cruise says luxury travelers are turning long-held trip dreams into bookings for 2027. - The agency says the shift spans expedition cruising, safari travel, and high-end touring at home and abroad. - Pavlus says these trips are among the most requested by its customers and reflect where affluent travelers are spending now.

What happened: - Craig Pavlus, founder and CEO of Pavlus Travel & Cruise in Albuquerque, N.M., said customers are telling the agency they want to make their bucket-list vacations happen. - The agency published seven top bucket-list vacations based on consumer inquiries and bookings. - The company invited travelers to call 800-528-9300 or visit more information.

The details: - Antarctica and the Drake Passage remain the top-requested adventure, with travelers using Zodiacs or kayaks, landing ashore, hiking, joining citizen science projects, and looking for whales, seals and penguins. - Pavlus says many travelers choose small-ship cruises with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, Ponant, Seabourn, Silversea, Viking or other expedition lines. - South Pacific itineraries are also drawing interest, including Tauck’s 20-day “Grand Australia and New Zealand” and Silversea’s 26-day holiday cruise to Eastern Australia and New Zealand departing Dec. 10, 2027. - Pavlus says travelers also want to explore Australia’s Kimberley region for waterfalls, rock cliffs, Indigenous cultures, reefs and saltwater crocodiles. - Svalbard is another major draw. Viking’s 15-day “Iceland and Norway’s Arctic Explorer” between Bergen and Reykjavik includes two full days in Svalbard and starts at $7,999 per person, double occupancy. - The Galápagos Islands continue to attract luxury travelers interested in blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, seals and whales. - Silversea’s 100-passenger Silver Origin is one of the ultra-luxury expedition ships serving the Galápagos. - Closer to home, Pavlus says travelers are asking for in-depth themed U.S. trips. - Globus offers a 10-day Nashville-to-New Orleans tour for jazz and blues fans. - Tauck’s “In Freedom's Footsteps: New York to Washington, D.C.” is a 12-day luxury escorted tour inspired by Ken Burns. - That itinerary visits New York City; Philadelphia and Gettysburg, Pa.; Williamsburg, Richmond and Mount Vernon, Va.; and Washington, D.C. - Fares for the Tauck tour begin at $7,590 per person, double occupancy. - African safaris remain a strong bucket-list category, with travelers looking for wildlife, balloon flights over the plains and champagne breakfasts in the bush. - Luxury safari operators mentioned include Micato, A&K, Tauck and Kensington. - A&K’s 14-night “Ultimate Great Migration Safari” is priced from $17,995 per person, double occupancy. - Other bucket-list options include a Northwest Passage voyage, Oceania Cruises’ 71-day “Grand South America Adventure” in October 2028, and longer Grand Voyages or World Cruises.

Between the lines: - Pavlus is positioning premium expedition and touring products as urgency purchases, not just someday trips. - The list mixes iconic once-in-a-lifetime destinations with itineraries that have fixed departures and published pricing, which can make planning easier for affluent travelers. - The breadth of the list suggests luxury demand is spread across adventure, culture, wildlife and closer-to-home experiences.

What's next: - Pavlus expects interest in these itineraries to continue as travelers plan further ahead for 2027 and beyond. - The agency is steering customers toward booking through its advisers by phone or online. - More bucket-list demand may surface around fixed-departure cruises and escorted tours already scheduled into 2028.