How to make your revenge travel fantasies a reality with Discovery Bank
24 March 2023
Going away for the April holidays? Travel like a pro for much less with Vitality Travel and Discovery Bank.
#SpendTrend23: Travel is back!
Discovery Bank and Visa have just released the latest #SpendTrend23 research and the results may surprise you...
Travel has made a major comeback, with people spending more on travel than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Africans are now spending on average 14% more on leisure and 24% more on business travel per trip, with spend on flights in particular making up the majority of travel costs in 2022.
The combination of reduced supply, fuel price increases and greater demand for travel means that South Africans are paying 30% to 55% more for local flights than they did in 2019.
But not when you bank with us. Discovery Bank clients' travel spend recovered at almost double the rate of the average South African. Plus, they're spending less on flight tickets thanks to their extensive Vitality Travel benefits.
Make your revenge travel fantasies a reality with Discovery Bank
The revenge travel trend burst onto the scene in 2021 as a way to make up for lost time and take revenge on COVID-19 for cancelling our plans. And it's not going away anytime soon. Here are a few ideas to help you realise your revenge travel fantasies with Vitality Travel and Discovery Bank:
The splurge-cation...
Go big... because we've stayed home long enough! South Africans' top international travel destinations in 2022 were France, the UK, USA, UAE and Namibia. And during the December '22 holiday, Vitality Travellers visited London, Dubai, Sydney, Mauritius, Geneva and Phuket.
You too can splurge on an epic vacation with up to 75% off international flight bookings through Vitality Travel.
The backyard adventure
You don't have to go far to find adventure! From bungee jumping from the Bloukrans Bridge or abseiling down the Orlando Towers to diving with sharks in Hermanus, taking on the Otter Trail, hiking the Drakensberg or tubing in Magoebaskloof, you can go somewhere thrilling this April.
Plus, save up to 25% on local Vitality holiday accommodation and unlimited car hire bookings with Vitality Travel.
Fit to travel
Want to get fit and rewarded? We love turning a fitness experience into a mini-getaway... like doing a parkrun in every province or joining the upcoming Vitality Run Series in KwaZulu-Natal, the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, the Amashova Durban Classic, or any of the events on the Vitality race calendar.
The working holiday
Thanks to our new hybrid way of work and all the public holidays coming up in April and May, you can turn your next business trip into a beautiful getaway.
Discovery Bank's Priority Fast Track will help you breeze through airport security, while The Lounge by Discovery and SAA is the perfect place to connect or get connected ahead of your journey. Five-star coffee included.
Looking for more destination inspiration? Check out how much Vitality Travellers saved on flights in 2022 with their healthy living rewards...
Visit the Vitality Travel webpage to find out more.
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This article is meant only as information and should not be taken as financial advice. For tailored advice, please contact your financial adviser.
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