raro opens 2028 trips as nonstop flights expand to Sardinia and Manila

raro has announced 2028 departures as new nonstop routes from the U.S. make Sardinia and the Philippines easier for American travelers to reach. The company says the added air access supports its small-group trips built around local hosts, food and culture.

Why it matters: - Expanded nonstop flights are making two of raro’s signature destinations easier to reach for U.S. travelers. - The route growth lowers the friction that has kept Sardinia and the Philippines harder to access than more familiar vacation spots. - raro is using that shift to sell 2028 immersive trips while space remains limited.

What happened: - raro announced a new lineup of 2028 trips for Sardinia, Umbria, Greece and the Philippines. - The announcement comes as airlines add nonstop service between the United States and Sardinia, Italy, and the Philippines. - Reservations for the 2028 departures are now available. - The company also offers private group journeys for families, friends, organizations and other groups traveling together. - More information is available on raro’s trip page.

The details: - Delta Air Lines launched the first nonstop U.S.-to-Sardinia service in May 2026, connecting New York–JFK with Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. - United Airlines plans seasonal nonstop service between Newark and Olbia starting in May 2027. - In the Philippines, United Airlines has added nonstop service between San Francisco and Manila. - Philippine Airlines launched the first nonstop connection between Chicago and Manila on November 9, 2026. - Delta Air Lines plans to begin nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service in March 2027. - Travelers can also fly nonstop to Manila from New York–JFK, Seattle and Honolulu. - Andrew Coomes said the biggest hesitation for many travelers has been getting to Sardinia or the Philippines. - Coomes said raro’s 2028 trips give travelers a way to experience the destinations without handling all the logistics themselves. - raro says its trips are designed as intimate journeys centered on local people, food and traditions rather than large groups moving through heavily visited attractions. - raro’s trips include accommodations, meals, in-destination transportation, curated activities and free time. - Dedicated local hosts lead the trips.

Between the lines: - The timing suggests raro sees better flight access as a sales opportunity, not just a convenience for travelers. - Sardinia and the Philippines fit raro’s model because both offer cultural depth beyond the standard tourist circuit. - The company is leaning on local hosts and smaller groups as a differentiator in destinations that are becoming easier to book independently. - raro’s Sardinia trips focus on working agriturismos, locally owned restaurants, historic villages and cultural traditions. - The Philippines tour combines local cuisine, natural landscapes, cultural experiences and time in distinctive communities. - Transportation within the Philippines, including scheduled inter-island flights, is part of the itinerary.

What's next: - raro’s 2028 departures are open for booking now. - Space is limited to preserve the company’s small-group format. - Additional travelers are likely to compare the new nonstop routes with guided itineraries as the destinations become simpler to reach.