
Fly from New York City to Dublin and return from Shannon, with nine hotel nights and a seven-day rental car included. The self-drive itinerary visits Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, and Limerick, with travel beginning January 4, 2027. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from New York City
- Nine hotel nights
- Seven-day rental car
- Visits five Irish cities
- Customizable itinerary

Experience New England’s autumn scenery on a 9-day guided Globus tour from Boston. Travel through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with visits to Portland, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, the White Mountains, Woodstock, Stockbridge, Mystic Seaport, and Newport. The tour includes hotel accommodations, guided sightseeing, eight breakfasts, one lunch, and four dinners. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Round-trip guided tour from Boston
- Acadia National Park visit
- Scenic drive through the White Mountains
- New England covered bridge and fall foliage stops
- Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum
- Mystic Seaport Museum
- Choice of Newport excursion
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners

Sail aboard Oceania Marina from Rome to Barcelona on November 15, 2026. The itinerary visits Naples, Messina, Valletta, Trapani, Tunis, Cagliari, Mahón, and Palma de Mallorca. 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

Sail aboard Oceania Allura from Istanbul to Barcelona on October 17, 2026. The itinerary visits Mykonos, Katakolon, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Messina, Naples, Rome, Florence, Toulon, Provence, and Palma de Mallorca. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- 35% off select stateroom categories
- All-veranda accommodations
- Specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Complimentary WiFi
- Choice of wine and beer or an $800 shore-excursion credit

Explore Ireland on a 9-day, 7-night guided vacation with roundtrip flights, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transfers, and guided sightseeing. Begin in Dublin, then travel through Athlone, Galway, Connemara National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cork, and Kilkenny before returning to Dublin. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from major U.S. airports to Dublin
- 7 nights in Charm-category hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Dublin walking tour
- Galway and Athlone sightseeing
- Connemara National Park, Cliffs of Moher, and Ring of Kerry
- Cork and Kilkenny visits
- English-speaking guide during tours

Explore Spain on a 9-day, 7-night guided vacation with roundtrip international flights, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transportation between cities, and guided sightseeing. Visit Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, with highlights including the windmills of Consuegra, the Mosque of Córdoba, the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, and city tours in all six destinations. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from the U.S. to Madrid and home from Barcelona
- 7 nights in Charm-category hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Guided tours of Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona
- Entrance to the Mosque of Córdoba
- Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens visit
- Windmills of Consuegra stop
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Air taxes, fuel surcharge, and customary tips

Journey through Ireland aboard the private Emerald Pullman heritage train on this 7-night rail tour from Dublin. Stay at four-star hotels in Killarney, Clifden, and Belfast while touring highlights including the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Connemara, and the Giant's Causeway. The tour includes daily Irish breakfast, select dinners, a champagne welcome reception, transfers, sightseeing, admissions, and six days aboard the exclusive Emerald Pullman train. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Six days aboard the private Emerald Pullman heritage train
- Three nights in Killarney, two in Clifden, and two in Belfast
- First Class rail between Dundalk, Belfast, and Dublin
- All transfers, tours, and admissions

Sail from Philadelphia to Quebec City aboard Norwegian Jewel on an 11-night Canada and New England cruise. The itinerary visits Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John on the Bay of Fundy, Halifax, Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Charlottetown, and Saguenay before arriving in Quebec City. Travelers can explore historic cities, rugged Atlantic coastlines, Acadia National Park, Prince Edward Island, and French-Canadian culture along the way. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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- Philadelphia departure and Quebec City arrival
- Norwegian Jewel
- Seven ports across New England and eastern Canada
- One day at sea
- Free at Sea perks including open bar, four specialty-dining meals, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits

Escape to Ischia, a hidden island paradise in Italy's Bay of Naples, with this 5-night vacation package. Stay at Hotel Terme La Pergola & Villa Flavio with daily breakfast included, plus round-trip flights from various U.S. airports and ferry transfers between Naples and Ischia. Travel is available on select dates, including departures in October 2026. Book this travel deal by September 30, 2026.
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- Round-trip flights from various U.S. airports
- Five-night stay at Hotel Terme La Pergola & Villa Flavio
- Ferry transfers from Naples to Ischia
- Daily breakfast
- Standard room accommodations

Sail aboard Holland America's Oosterdam on an 11-night roundtrip cruise from Piraeus (Athens), Greece, exploring ancient landmarks and Mediterranean ports across Greece and Turkey. The itinerary includes Nafplion, an overnight stay in Istanbul, Kusadasi (gateway to Ephesus), Santorini, Rhodes, and Souda (Chania), with relaxing days at sea in between. Select October 3 to 14, 2026 sailings are available from $1,514 per person, with all taxes and fees included. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip cruise from Piraeus (Athens) aboard Oosterdam
- Overnight stay in Istanbul, Turkey
- Ports of call in Nafplion, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Santorini, Rhodes, and Souda (Chania)
- All taxes and fees included
- Included entertainment including Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included dining at Lido Market, Dive In, The Dining Room, and 24-hour room service

Cruise aboard Holland America's Oosterdam on a 10-night voyage from Trieste (Venice), Italy, to Piraeus (Athens), Greece. The itinerary includes stops in Rijeka and Split, Croatia; Santorini, Greece; Bodrum, Kusadasi (Ephesus), and an overnight stay in Istanbul, Turkey; plus a scenic cruise through the Dardanelles. Select September 23 to October 3, 2026 sailings are available from $1,449 per person, with all taxes and fees included. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- 10-night voyage aboard Oosterdam
- Cruise from Trieste (Venice) to Piraeus (Athens)
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
- Scenic cruise through the Dardanelles
- All taxes and fees included
- Included entertainment such as Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included dining at Lido Market, Dive In, The Dining Room, and 24-hour room service

Sail round-trip from Boston aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on this 7-night Canada and New England cruise. The itinerary includes Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John on the Bay of Fundy, and Halifax, along with two days at sea. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip sailing from Boston
- Stops in Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John, and Halifax
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Breakaway
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits

Cruise from Barcelona to Rome aboard the Norwegian Epic on this 7-night Mediterranean sailing. Along the way you'll visit Provence (Marseille), Cannes, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Messina in Sicily, and Salerno, your gateway to the Amalfi Coast, before disembarking in Rome (Civitavecchia). While at sea, enjoy the ship's pools, water slides, entertainment, dining, and the Free at Sea package, which includes an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona to Rome
- Ports include Marseille, Cannes, Florence/Pisa, Messina, and Salerno
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Epic
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits
- Onboard pools, water slides, dining, spa, shopping, and entertainment

Explore Spain on a 9-day, 7-night guided vacation with roundtrip international flights, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transportation between cities, and guided sightseeing. Visit Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, with highlights including the windmills of Consuegra, the Mosque of Córdoba, the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, and city tours in all six destinations. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from the U.S. to Madrid and home from Barcelona
- 7 nights in Charm-category hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Guided tours of Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona
- Entrance to the Mosque of Córdoba
- Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens visit
- Windmills of Consuegra stop
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Air taxes, fuel surcharge, and customary tips

Experience Malta and Sicily on this 6-night Mediterranean vacation with roundtrip flights from the USA, baggage, hotels, breakfast, private airport transfers, and an inter-island flight included. Spend three nights at the 4-star Hotel Juliani in Malta and three nights at the 4-star Nautilus Hotel near Taormina, Sicily. Packages start at $1,399 per person for select November and December departures from Boston, with additional dates and departure-city supplements available. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from the USA with baggage
- Three nights at Hotel Juliani in Malta
- Three nights at Nautilus Hotel in Sicily
- Daily breakfast
- Private airport transfers
- Flight between Malta and Sicily

Sail the Western Mediterranean aboard an Emerald Cruises luxury yacht on this 12-day voyage from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome). Explore Spain, Tunisia, Malta, and Italy with stops including Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Cagliari, Tunis, Porto Empedocle, Valletta, Giardini Naxos, Sorrento, and Ischia, plus a relaxing day at sea. Your cruise includes airport transfers, 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners, complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and select cocktails throughout the day, and all tipping and gratuities. Book this travel deal by August 4, 2026. Travel is available through September 25, 2027.
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- Airport transfers to and from the ship
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners
- Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and select cocktails throughout the day
- All tipping and gratuities included
- Welcome and farewell reception and dinner
- Port taxes and charges included

Spend six nights at Hotel Punta Quattroventi near Herculaneum on this culinary tour of southern Italy. The itinerary includes visits to Capri and Anacapri, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast, plus hands-on Neapolitan cooking and pizza-making classes. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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- Naples airport or rail station transfers
- 6 nights of hotel accommodations
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 6 dinners
- Capri and Anacapri excursion
- Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii vineyard experience
- Amalfi Coast boat tour

Save up to 50% and cruise through France's renowned Bordeaux wine region from just $830 per person. This 5-night CroisiEurope river cruise sails roundtrip from Bordeaux along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, with stops in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Libourne, and Saint-Émilion. Enjoy refined French cuisine, drinks included with meals and at the bar, onboard entertainment, and the opportunity to discover the region's celebrated vineyards and historic towns. Book this travel deal by August 2, 2026.
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- Roundtrip Bordeaux itinerary
- All meals and drinks included onboard
- Welcome cocktail and gala dinner
- Visits to Blaye, Libourne & Saint-Émilion
- Discover the Médoc wine region
- Port fees included

Use the $300 off promo code offered on the landing page to bring the fare from $2,899 to $2,599 per person. This France package includes international roundtrip flights and a 7-night full-board cruise aboard MS Seine Comtesse, sailing along the Seine with visits to Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux, Vernon, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, and Paris. Complimentary shore excursions and an all-inclusive drink package are also included for qualifying bookings. Travel is available through October 22, 2027. Book this travel deal by August 24, 2026.
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- International roundtrip flights
- 7-night full-board Seine River cruise
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- Guided visits in Rouen, Honfleur, and Paris

See Ireland your way on this fully customizable private driver vacation from CIE Tours. A knowledgeable local driver brings the country's history and culture to life while you tailor the itinerary to your interests, with opportunities to visit highlights like Glencar Waterfall and Ben Bulben. Save up to $2,000 per couple when you book by July 31, 2026, for travel through December 31, 2026.
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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.