There’s something undeniably magical about vintage travel advertisements. With their bold colours, romanticized destinations, and dreamy illustrations, these ads didn’t just promote travel—they promised adventure, glamour, and a world of possibilities.

In this post, we’ll take a nostalgic journey through some of the most eye-catching and iconic vintage travel ads from the past.

Let’s begin!

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Vintage Travel Advertisements

Fly to Spain with TWA.

Ahhh Spain, that would be a beautiful and wonderful vacation (of which I’m going to in June for a wedding).

Further Reading: Vintage Travel Posters of Spain

vintage TWA travel poster for Spain featuring a flamenco dancer.

Visit Michigan-A water wonderland vacation. -1950s Travel ad.

I grew up in South Western Ontario right on the border with Michigan so I have spent a lot of time in that State. Wonderful state to visit with lots of water activities courtesy of the 4 Great Lakes.

1950s vintage ad featuring a family ready to explore Michigan-The Water Wonderland Vacation.

I have been to Cuba many many times as I just find it to be a beautiful and fun country to visit. You can’t get anymore “vintage” than Havana with all its vintage 1950’s cars and Art Deco buildings.

Further Reading: Visit Cuba! 1920s-1950s Vintage Travel Posters

Hotel Nacional Cuba vintage 1950s travel ad featuring people sitting around the pool at the Hotel.

Photo Courtesy of Havana Journal

1950s Greyhound Bus Ad. This ad is not taking you anywhere in particular but it’s a great Spring ad and it allows you to dream of all the places you could go..in comfort of course.

Greyhound vintage travel ad -1950s vintage ad.

Visit Brazil with Braniff International Airways. Brazil..Sun, Sand, glorious music and yummy food. That would be one amazing vintage vacation!

Further Reading: Visit South America! Vintage Travel Posters / Advertising

Brazil vintage travel ad for Braniff Airways

Photo Courtesy of design-is-fine.org

1950s / 1960s advertisement. This ad sure does make Rhode Island look mighty appealing, I might have to visit it one day.

Vintage travel ad for Rhode Island-1950s / 1960s vintage ad.

1950s Vintage ad: Delta to Miami…trunk line to Sunshine.

Miami….nuff said. I also, I love the idea of getting off a plane and just heading right into the pool HA!

Further Reading: Lets Take a Trip: The Stylish Side of Vintage Air Travel

1950s vintage miami travel ad for Delta Airlines featuring people in 1950s swimsuits getting off a plane and going into the pool.

Are you up for a Quickie vintage vacation in the Soutwest Sun Country? TWA can help you out!

1950s Vintage ad for a Quickie Vacation in the Southwest Sun Country featuring an illustration of a couple in 1950s swimsuits.

Now with all this travelling one does need the perfect outfit for each location. It looks like Frederick’s Hollywood has thought out all those details with some of the most amazing dresses and swimsuits. WOW!

fredricks of hollywood vintage ad- Vacation Vamps! 1950s Swimsuits and 1950s fashions for looking your best while on vacation.

Are you planning a trip anytime soon? Does it have a vintage flair to it?

FURTHER READING:

Liz 🙂