Expedition beaches rising

Priceline’s industry report flags “Expedition Beach”—a shift toward action‑focused coastal trips—as a named travel movement shaping 2025–26. (prnewswire.com) Proprietary search data cited by outlets shows rapid interest spikes for adventure‑leaning beach destinations this spring: San Pedro, Belize saw a 39% year‑over‑year jump in international hotel searches, Phuket rose 28%, and St. Lucia recorded a 20% increase in round‑trip flight searches. (parade.com) Albania’s inbound numbers have risen sharply: foreign arrivals totaled about 11.7 million in 2024, a 15.2% increase from 2023, and INSTAT reported roughly 12.5 million foreign entries for January–December 2025, up about 7% year‑on‑year. (seenews.com) (euronews.al) Divjaka‑Karavasta’s Karavasta Lagoon—the park’s centerpiece—covers roughly 42 square kilometres and is promoted by Albania’s tourism authority for guided boat tours, cycling routes and wildlife viewing. (albaniaturism.com) The area is a designated important wetland with dense birdlife including Dalmatian pelicans, herons and flamingos, and local conservation efforts and observation towers support wildlife photography and dawn birdwatching. (en.wikivoyage.org) (albaniaturism.com) Local supply is already adapting: travel features note restored stone guesthouses on the Himarë coast, pebble coves under olive terraces, and slow‑food evenings of grilled fish and local wine that tour editors say feed the expedition‑style, multi‑day itineraries. (idyllicpursuit.com) Commercial operators list guided Karavasta boat and wildlife tours departing from Durrës with multi‑hour itineraries and published prices (examples from early 2026 show starting fares around $93), indicating active product development for delta and lagoon experiences. (tripadvisor.com)