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Princess Cruises · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $2,058 for 2 $3,780
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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
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ShermansTravel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $1,938 for 2
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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
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Dunhill Travel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $3,598 for 2 $4,598
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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
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Dunhill Travel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $4,888 for 2 $5,108
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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
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Dunhill Travel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $2,478 for 2 $3,478
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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
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Tripmasters · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $2,158 for 2
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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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ShermansTravel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $4,798 for 2 $9,596
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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
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ShermansTravel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $2,478 for 2 $3,478
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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
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Oceania Cruises · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $4,080 for 2
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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
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Oceania Cruises · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $5,700 for 2
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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
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Skylux · Expired Aug 31, 2026
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Save up to 70% on business class flights to Europe, with fares from $2,709 roundtrip per person. Depart from cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Chicago for destinations in Italy, the U.K., France, Norway, and more. Travel is available through March 30, 2027. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026.
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Dunhill Travel · Expired Aug 24, 2026
From $5,398 for 2 $6,398
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Use the $500 off promo code offered on the landing page to bring the fare from $3,199 to $2,699 per person. This Europe package includes international roundtrip flights and a 7-night full-board cruise aboard MS Vistario, sailing the Rhine through Germany and France with visits to Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mainz, Rüdesheim, and Andernach. An included shore excursion package covers guided visits in Koblenz, Strasbourg, and Rüdesheim. Travel is available through October 9, 2027. Book this travel deal by August 24, 2026.
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- International roundtrip flights
- 7-night full-board Rhine River cruise
- Included shore excursion package
- Guided visits in Koblenz, Strasbourg, and Rüdesheim
- Wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea during designated service hours
The Flights Guru · 4 days ago
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See two sides of France on a 6-night vacation that pairs Paris with the French Riviera. Roundtrip flights from the U.S. and daily breakfast are included. Book this travel deal by September 16, 2026.
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- 3 nights at the 4-star COQ Hotel in Paris
- 3 nights at the 4-star The Deck Hotel by HappyCulture in Nice
- Internal flight from Paris to Nice
- Baggage with roundtrip flights
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ShermansTravel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $2,398 for 2 $3,398
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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
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ShermansTravel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $4,398 for 2 $8,796
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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
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ShermansTravel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $4,888 for 2 $5,108
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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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Features
- 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
ShermansTravel · 5 days ago
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Cruise through Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Provence on Riviera Travel's 7-night France river cruise between Avignon and Lyon, with itineraries available in either direction. Book this travel deal by September 30, 2026.
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- 7 nights aboard a five-star ship
- Free all-inclusive drinks package
- Full-board dining
- 11 included experiences
- Guided visits to Avignon, Arles, Beaune, and Lyon
- Pont du Gard and Ardèche Gorges
- Rhône Valley wine tasting
- Free Wi-Fi and all port charges
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Wingbuddy.com · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $3,596 for 2
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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
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Dunhill Travel · Expired Aug 31, 2026
From $11,532 for 2
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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
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Tripmasters · Expired Jul 31, 2026
From $2,018 for 2
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Experience two of Europe's most popular cities with this customizable 6-night vacation from Tripmasters. Fly into London and out of Paris, with Eurostar train travel between the cities. Personalize your hotels, transportation, length of stay, and optional tours for a flexible England and France getaway. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Flights into London and out of Paris
- Eurostar train from London to Paris
- London museums, architecture, parks, and cultural scene
- Paris history, shopping, dining, and wine
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.
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