Spring and summer are approaching, two popular times for travel and leisure. After two years of being stuck inside due to the pandemic, millions of Black families are booking up flights and trains to destinations around the world for some good old R&R.
Some Black travelers are opting to jet set abroad for an exciting getaway and they will spend big bucks to have an unforgettable experience. The Mandala Research found that African American travelers increased in 2018 from $48 billion to a whopping $68 billion. Those in search of cultural experiences were among the highest spenders, shelling out an average of “$2,078 versus $1,345 for all African American travelers.”
Prior to the pandemic, Black explorers purchased a whopping $109.4 billion on travel in 2019, signaling another huge thirst for adventure among the community. But when researching popular destinations, Black jet setters are often weary of booking travel to places where they may face discrimination or racism. Trust and safety are always at top of their list.
So, if you’re a Black person planning your next vacation, where should you go for a fun and safe time? Try St. Lucia. Black travelers have been raving about the island’s lush greenery and scenic hills.
“In Saint Lucia, they want to experience the Black Caribbean Culture, the return of the jazz festival [and] gaze at spectacular views of the Pitons and enjoy those “Frish-Fry” Fridays,” travel agent Belvin Baldwin II told Travel Plus.
With warm weather and incredible nature and oceans left and right, Saint Lucia will make for the perfect getaway.
Here are a few more international and local destinations that Black jet setters have been itching to travel to this vacation season.
Panama, Panama City
Panama City has become a bustling go-to designation for Black folks. You’ll find a little bit of everything packed in this Latin American country. Many Black travelers opt to go around January for the…
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