Safe Travels | Meaning, Synonyms & Examples
Safe travels is a polite way to wish someone good luck before they travel a long distance. Whether the person is traveling for work, vacation, family, or other reasons, “safe travels” shows that you want someone’s trip to be as safe and pleasant as possible.
Because most trips involve multiple segments of travel or even modes of transportation, “safe travels” includes the plural noun “travels” as a synonym for “all of the travel-related aspects of an upcoming trip.”
Have a wonderful time in South Africa, Brandon! We’ll miss you, but we’ll take good care of the house while you’re gone. Safe travels, and enjoy all those frequent flier miles!
I’m so excited to see you later today, and I’ll be waiting at baggage claim when your plane lands. Safe travels, Micki!
QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in written messages about travel.
In addition to “safe travels,” you can use the synonyms below, depending on the situation.
Have a safe trip
“Have a safe trip” is a longer version of “safe travels,” that works for a short or long journey. “Safe travels” is more common when someone will travel a long distance or take a trip that involves a lot of traveling. “Have a safe trip” can work for a journey of almost any distance (e.g., a two-week vacation, a day-long excursion, or a one-hour drive).
I hope you have a safe trip to Grandma’s today. She’ll be so excited to see you. Please give her a hug from me!
Have a wonderful trip
“Have a wonderful trip” works when someone is about to travel for leisure or go on vacation. It’s also fine for work trips but not family emergencies or other difficult situations. The expression refers to all aspects of the trip, including the travel to and from and the experiences in between.
Have a wonderful trip, Suzie! I’m so glad (and a little jealous) that you finally get to visit the Canadian Rockies. Take lots of photos, and watch out for bears.
Have a safe flight
Use “have a safe flight” before someone travels by plane. This expression works for almost any context that involves flying (e.g., dropping someone off at the airport). It’s a bit more common when people are flying for serious reasons.
Best of luck in Sydney, Jack. I’ll see you when you return to Los Angeles. Have a safe flight.
Have a safe journey
“Have a safe journey” is a formal version of “safe travels” for when someone is traveling a great distance or for an extended period of time. It’s not common for run-of-the-mill vacations or short road trips but rather, life-changing or ambitious adventures.
I’m sad that you’re moving to California, Jonah, but I know you’ll do great things out there. Have a safe journey, dear friend.
Bon voyage
“Bon voyage” is a French expression that means “good voyage.” It’s an upbeat version of “safe travels” to imply that the trip will be fun and exciting. In the US, it’s most common when someone’s taking a vacation overseas.
I hope the cruise to Iceland is amazing, Melissa. Bon voyage!
Frequently asked questions about safe travels
- Is it safe travel or safe travels?
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Safe travels is the correct spelling for the English expression to wish someone a safe trip. It’s a shortened version of “I hope you have safe travels.”
In this expression, the plural noun “travels” means “journeys from place to place.”
Use “safe travels” before someone takes a trip that involves multiple journeys with great distances (e.g., traveling to and from the main destination).
When you’re writing to someone about traveling, QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you choose the right expressions.
- Is it I will be traveling or travelling?
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Travelling and traveling are two spellings of the same verb. The spelling depends on the type of English you use:
- I will be travelling is more common in British English.
- I will be traveling is more common in American English.
It’s important to choose one and use it consistently. The QuillBot Grammar Checker can help you with this.
