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The holidaymakers of the future will be able to fly in more comfort, enjoy a spa at every airport and ditch their phones when they arrive at their chosen resort.

Lonely Planet has consulted with experts to reveal how we will be travelling in the future and it seems the world is becoming more jetset. 

But far from relying on anonymous tips posted online, there will also be a movement towards asking locals for help in planning our dream trips.  

Travellers will take an advantage of faster, cheaper flights and go to global events, such as Rio Carnival

Workers tired of being tied to the office will seek 'unplugged' trips at hotels not offering phone signal or wifi

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of commercial air travel, Lonely Planet has compiled their predictions for the future of travel in conjunction with the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The concept of travel as a rare treat is disappearing, replaced by travel as a lifestyle choice, the travel company says.

In the future, travel addicts will take advantage of faster and cheaper flights, zipping all over the globe freely, attending a wealth of international festivals, such as the Rio carnival and music festivals such as Exit in Serbia. 

Globe-trotters will increasingly use such aids as Google Streetview to see exactly what a resort or destination looks like, while airports will evolve to offer passengers such amenities as spas, art galleries and green areas.

Technology: Smarter planning tools are making it simpler to travel independently to far-flung countries

Perhaps unsurprisingly, technology is set to play an increasingly significant role, with more airlines offering paperless travel and integrated smartphones simplifying the planning of trips.

Services such as Google Now will tweak itineraries based on weather conditions and local events and send them directly to travellers' smart phones or tablets – creating an ever more tailored experience.

But perhaps in a backlash to technology will be the reemergence of reliance on local and face-to-face and local knowledge as opposed to online recommendations.

And workers tired of being tied to the office even when on holiday are likely to seek 'unplugged' trips, with hotels capitalising on the fact that they do not have phone signal or the internet.  

With spas such as this one in Franz Josef Strauss Airport Munich, we can expect more leisure activities in the departure lounge

Increasing competition on popular flight paths will encourage airlines to improve the experience for everyone, including economy flyers.

And airports could be in for a makeover in the near feature. With spas, art galleries and even cinemas now a common site at departure lounges, we can expect bigger and bolder leisure activities. 

Other future travel predictions include the rise of green travel; experience hotels and event travel, as travellers' explore the globe in search of once-in-a-lifetime sights.

Tom Hall, Lonely Planet's Editorial Director said: 'Travel has changed dramatically since the first commercial flight 100 years ago, and the next 100 years has endless possibilities.'