
Travel through Italy by train on a 12-day vacation visiting Venice, Florence, La Spezia and the Cinque Terre, and Rome. The package includes international flights, 10 nights of hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, airport transfers in Venice and Rome, and tourist-class train travel between cities. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Venice
- 3 nights in Florence
- 2 nights in La Spezia
- 3 nights in Rome
- Tourist-class train tickets between Venice, Florence, La Spezia, and Rome
- 1-day Cinque Terre card with unlimited train trips
- Daily breakfast

Sail the Rhône aboard Riverside Ravel on this 7-night journey through southern France, with stops including Avignon, Arles, Tarascon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, and Lyon. The $4,469 per person fare is shown for select October and November 2027 departures. Book this travel deal by August 28, 2026.
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- Rhône Delta cruising
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine country
- Historic Avignon and Arles
- Two days in Lyon

Sail aboard Sun Princess from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona on a 14-night transatlantic cruise departing March 28, 2027. The itinerary visits Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Cartagena, and Mallorca before arriving in Barcelona. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Princess Standard fare
- Dining and entertainment
- Fitness facilities
- Youth and teen clubs

Sail aboard Enchanted Princess roundtrip from Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, on a 7-night Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise departing June 19, 2027. The itinerary visits Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, and Naples, with additional scenic cruising in Kotor. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Princess Standard fare
- Included dining
- Entertainment and onboard activities
- Fitness and wellness facilities
- Youth and teen programs

Sail from Venice (Ravenna) to Philadelphia aboard Norwegian Pearl on this 13-night transatlantic cruise. Visit Valletta, Malta, plus Alicante and Motril in Spain before crossing the Atlantic, with multiple days at sea along the way. Fares start at $969 per person. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 13-night transatlantic cruise
- Sailing aboard Norwegian Pearl
- Visit Valletta, Malta
- Stops in Alicante and Motril, Spain
- Multiple days at sea
- Free at Sea package options include specialty dining, Wi-Fi, open bar, and excursion credits

Travel from Rome to Venice on this 6-night Globus guided Italy tour, with stops in Assisi, Florence, and Pisa along the way. Highlights include VIP access and guided sightseeing at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, and Colosseum; a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi; Michelangelo's David in Florence; the Leaning Tower of Pisa; and a private boat ride and guided sightseeing in Venice. The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- VIP access at major attractions
- First-class or superior first-class hotels
- Private Venice canal boat ride
- Guided sightseeing throughout the tour

Sail from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona aboard Holland America Line's Oosterdam on this 14-night Mediterranean cruise, departing July 3, 2027. The itinerary visits Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Rome, Portofino, Ajaccio, Marseille, and Gibraltar, with an overnight stay in Naples for extra time to explore Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. The sailing also includes scenic cruising through the Bay of Kotor and Strait of Messina, plus evening cruising past Stromboli Volcano. Inside fares start at $2,444 per person, with taxes and fees included. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Overnight stay in Naples
- Scenic cruising past Stromboli Volcano
- Included live entertainment

Travel roundtrip from Dublin on this 6-night Globus guided Ireland tour. Visit Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Ennis, Adare, Killarney, Blarney, Waterford, and Kilkenny, with sightseeing along the Ring of Kerry and time to explore Ireland's cities and countryside. Save $1,000 per couple on select departures. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Irish coffee demonstration and tasting
- Blarney Village visit
- 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- First-class or superior first-class hotels

Visit Rome, Florence, and Venice on a customizable Italy vacation with flights and train travel between cities. Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each destination, and add experiences to suit your trip. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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Spend six nights at Villa Marcello in the medieval village of Castro dei Volsci on this culinary tour of Italy's Lazio region. The experience includes four hands-on cooking classes, daily meals and wine, plus visits for mozzarella making, coffee tasting, olive oil tasting, and a winery tour. Round-trip Rome airport transfers are also included. Travel is available from April through early October on select 2026 and 2027 dates. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 6 nights at Villa Marcello
- All meals and wine each day
- 4 hands-on cooking classes
- Mozzarella-making tour
- Coffee tasting experience
- Olive oil tour and tasting
- Winery visit and tasting
- Round-trip Rome airport transfers

Explore Ireland on this six-night Globus Escapes tour from Dublin, with overnight stays in Ennis, Killarney, and Waterford. Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, Kilkenny, and guided sightseeing in Dublin. Depart on select October through December dates. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Dublin orientation drive
- Cliffs of Moher visit
- Ring of Kerry panoramic drive
- Irish coffee demonstration and tasting
- Blarney Village visit
- Kilkenny visit

Sail aboard Oceania Sirena from Istanbul to Venice on November 12, 2026. The itinerary visits Bozcaada, Mykonos, Athens, Gythion, Katakolon, Igoumenitsa, Kotor, Dubrovnik, and Zadar. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 40% off select stateroom categories
- Specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Complimentary WiFi
- Choice of wine and beer or a $600 shore-excursion credit

Sail aboard Oceania Marina from Barcelona to Rome on November 5, 2026. The Mediterranean itinerary visits Alicante, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Sète, Toulon, Ajaccio, Monte Carlo, Portofino, and Florence. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 25% off select stateroom categories
- Specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Complimentary WiFi
- Choice of wine and beer or a $600 shore-excursion credit

Travel from London to Manchester on a seven-day escorted tour through England and Wales. Visit Stonehenge and Bath, explore Cardiff and St. Fagans National Museum of History, travel through Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia national parks, and stop in Wrexham, Caernarfon, and Chester. Travel is available this October-December. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Guided sightseeing in London
- Visits to Stonehenge and Bath
- Cardiff Castle and St. Fagans National Museum of History
- Scenic drives through Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia
- Tour Director throughout the trip

Spend six nights at Palazzo Castro dei Volsci on a culinary tour through central Italy, with daily meals and hands-on cooking experiences. Learn to make pizza, gnocchi, pasta, and other regional specialties, plus visit an olive mill, farmers market, cheese maker, prosciutto producer, and winery. Travel is available on select 2026-2027 dates. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 6 nights at Palazzo Castro dei Volsci
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
- Round-trip Rome airport transfers
- Olive mill tour and cooking class
- Val Comino winery tour and tasting
- Multi-course farewell dinner

Sail aboard Holland America’s Oosterdam from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona on a 14-night Mediterranean cruise departing July 3, 2027. The itinerary includes an overnight stay in Naples, plus calls throughout Greece, Montenegro, Italy, France, and Gibraltar. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Scenic cruising through the Bay of Kotor and Strait of Messina
- Evening cruising past Stromboli Volcano
- Stops in Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Rome, Portofino, Ajaccio, Marseille, and Gibraltar
- Taxes and fees included

Spend 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights in Florence, and 3 nights in Rome on this 7-night Italy vacation. The package includes international flights, hotel accommodations with daily breakfast, train travel between Venice, Florence, and Rome, plus airport transfers in Venice and Rome. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Venice
- 2 nights in Florence
- 3 nights in Rome
- Train tickets between all three cities
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers in Venice and Rome

Spend 8 days exploring Ireland aboard the private Emerald Pullman heritage train, with stays in Killarney, Clifden, and Belfast. The itinerary includes Waterford, Blarney Castle and Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Galway, Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, and the Giant's Causeway, plus transfers, tours, admissions, and daily Irish breakfast. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 6 days aboard the private Emerald Pullman heritage train
- 3 nights at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney
- 2 nights at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel in Clifden
- 2 nights at the Europa Hotel in Belfast
- Champagne welcome reception
- Select dinners and onboard drinks and snacks
- First Class Enterprise rail from Dundalk to Belfast and Belfast to Dublin

Spend 6 nights exploring Christmas markets and culinary traditions across Northern Italy and Austria, with stays at Hotel Gasthof Zum Hirschen and Hotel Saturnia & International. The itinerary includes stops in Merano, Innsbruck, Bolzano, and Venice, along with seasonal cooking, tastings, and guided market visits. Travel is available on select 2026 and 2027 dates. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Round-trip transfers from Verona and to Venice
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Alpine farmhouse visit with tastings
- Dolomites Christmas cooking class
- Merano Christmas markets and grappa tasting
- Innsbruck Christmas market and Hofburg Palace tour
- Bolzano Christmas markets and mulled wine tasting
- Venice markets tour and Christmas fair

Spend 6 nights at a Tuscan villa on this culinary-focused Italy vacation, with visits to Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano, and Cortona. The itinerary combines regional food and wine experiences with guided sightseeing and hands-on cooking. Travel is available on select 2026 and 2027 dates. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Round-trip transfers from Rome Fiumicino Airport
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners with wine
- Pienza cheese tasting and Montepulciano wine tasting
- Cortona regional wine tour
- Tuscan hands-on cooking class
- Truffle experience and truffle cooking class
2025 Global Travel Trends: A Summary
Shifting Traveler Priorities: Experiences, Authenticity, and Family
Travel in 2025 is being shaped by a blend of passion and practicality, with travelers seeking more meaningful and experience-driven trips. A major trend is the shift away from simple sightseeing and toward "event travel," where vacations are planned around concerts, sporting events, or festivals. There is also a strong desire for authentic, local connections, demonstrated by travelers seeking unique, handmade souvenirs instead of generic mementos. Multi-generational "fam adventures" are on the rise, with extended families traveling together and children having a greater influence on trip planning.
Booking with Confidence in 2025
Ultimately, the modern traveler is more informed than ever, using powerful online tools to find the best value. Platforms like Expedia are essential for comparing options, bundling flights and hotels for savings, and booking the memorable trips that define 2025.
Smart and Savvy Travel Planning
While overall travel costs are rising, travelers are becoming more strategic with their spending. They are increasingly savvy about using loyalty points and program benefits to add value, secure upgrades, or offset costs for trips they are passionate about. Technology plays a crucial role, especially for younger generations who rely on travel apps and social media for everything from inspiration and activity recommendations to budgeting and booking.
Broader Forces Shaping Travel Decisions
Broader industry forces are also influencing travel decisions. The growing awareness of overtourism is leading many to explore "destination dupes"—less-crowded alternatives to popular hotspots—or to travel during the shoulder seasons. Climate change is another significant factor, creating a trend toward "coolcations" in northern climates to escape summer heat and extending the traditional travel season into the warmer spring and fall months.