Travel Trends 2011 HG2 counts down the travel trends that will shape the coming year

Just like fashion, food and pretty much any other hedonistic pursuit, travel experiences trends. As something of an authority on travel, Hg2 has the inside scoop on what will be hot – and similarly, what won’t be – for 2011. Read on for ten trends that will shape the coming year – remember where you heard it first.

1. The "Unhotel"

As Dorothy once said, there’s no place like home, and in 2011 you can extend that sentiment not only to your own humble abode, but also to the homes of locals while they’re out of town. This trend isn’t about unlawful squatting, but rather the ‘unhotel’. Coined by London-based company OneFineStay.com, the firm places at your disposal some of the most chic and stylish homes in London, from swish apartments in Mayfair (see above) to warehouse conversions in the East End. If your budget doesn’t extend quite that far, try SwapMyCityPad.com and CrashPadder.com, both of which offer rooms rather than entire properties. A travel trend that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, ‘Your place or mine?’

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