Going somewhere? Some places offer trips to the unknown

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October 29 2019 12:01 AM

Going somewhere? Some places offer trips to the unknown | iNFOnews.ca — This Oct. 6, 2019 photo released by the West Virginia Division of Tourism shows Jennifer Wright, from foreground, Anthony Bolgnese and Asher Groeschler hiking along a guided path at Nelson Rocks near Circleville, W. Va. They were among 33 people to participate in a two-day mystery bus trip sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Tourism. The trip started in Washington, D.C. Participants didn’t know where they were going until they arrived at their destination. (Samuel Speciale/West Virginia Division of Tourism via AP)

Original Publication Date: October 29, 2019 12:01AM

Publication Updated: April 19, 2025 1:57PM

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mystery trips — those that offer the hardy among us a trip to an unknown destination — have grown into their own industry, both for individual and group travel.

Whether travelling by bus, train or plane, these vacations vary widely in length, expense and destination.

Often, clients are given a general idea where they’re going. Others aren’t told until they arrive at the airport. Some trips are even bought as gifts for others.