Lumle · 6 days ago
From $5,970 for 2 $10,740
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Explore South Africa on this 11-day Cape and Kruger vacation with roundtrip airfare, hotels, daily breakfast, transfers, and English-speaking guides included. Start in Johannesburg, continue to Kruger National Park for a full-day 4x4 game drive and Panorama Route tour, then fly to Cape Town for Table Mountain, the Winelands, and a full-day Cape Peninsula tour. Book this travel deal by June 20, 2026.
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- Roundtrip airfare from Washington DC
- Domestic flight from Kruger Mpumalanga to Cape Town
- Daily breakfast
- Full-day Kruger National Park game drive
- Panorama Route tour with God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- Cape Town orientation tour with Table Mountain cable car ticket
- Winelands tour with tastings
- Cape Peninsula tour with Boulders Beach penguin colony
Lumle · 1 wk ago
From $4,926 for 2 $6,724
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This Lumle Holidays guided India tour includes roundtrip airfare from New York, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, airport transfers, sightseeing tours, monument entrance fees, and English-speaking local guides. Highlights include Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Amber Fort, City Palace, Agra Fort, and the Taj Mahal. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Taj Mahal visit
- Daily breakfast included
- Delhi sightseeing tour
- Jaipur and Amber Fort
- English-speaking local guides
Skylux · May 26, 2026
2-for-1 roundtrip fares from $4225
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SkyLux Travel offers 2-for-1 companion business class roundtrip fares to Europe from $4225 total for two people. Destinations include Italy, France, the UK, Spain, and more, with departures from cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, and Chicago. Book this travel deal by August 27, 2026.
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Skylux · May 26, 2026
From $1,089
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SkyLux Travel offers business and first class roundtrip flights across the U.S. from $1089 total. Sample routes include Los Angeles to New York, New York to Los Angeles, San Francisco to New York, New York to Las Vegas, Los Angeles to Honolulu, Phoenix to New York, and New York to San Francisco. Book this travel deal by September 25, 2026.
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Travelodeal · May 26, 2026
From $2,898 for 2 $5,084
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This European vacation includes roundtrip flights from various U.S. airports, three nights at Royal National Hotel in London, three nights at Eco Hotel Milano in Milan, and three nights at Les Jardins de Montmartre in Paris. Internal transfers between cities and daily breakfast are included. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- London, Milan, and Paris stays
- Roundtrip flights
- Internal transfers
- Daily breakfast
- Standard rooms
Travelodeal · May 26, 2026
From $2,998 for 2 $6,118
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This luxury Bangkok and Phuket vacation includes roundtrip flights from various U.S. airports, two nights at the 5-star Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park or similar, and five nights at the 5-star Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay or similar. Internal air transfer between cities and daily breakfast are included. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Bangkok and Phuket stays
- 5-star accommodations
- Roundtrip flights
- Internal air transfer
- Daily breakfast
Travelzoo · May 25, 2026
From $3,598 for 2
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Visit Paris, Dijon, Zurich, Lucerne, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome on this TripToGo Europe vacation. The package includes international roundtrip airfare, 4-star accommodations, train transfers, guided tours with entry fees, an English-speaking guide, daily breakfast, and air and hotel taxes. Travel is available January through April 2027. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Paris city tour
- Fontainebleau tour
- Lucerne highlights tour
- Florence art and architecture tour
- Train transfers between cities
- Daily breakfast
ExploreWorld · May 25, 2026
From $8,898 for 2 $10,698
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Explore Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap on this 15-day Vietnam and Cambodia cultural tour. The package includes international roundtrip airfare, domestic flights, accommodations, English-speaking guides, meals as listed, entrance fees, boat trips, excursions, and a private boat trip in the Mekong Delta. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Luxury Halong Bay cruise
- Imperial City and Perfume River in Hue
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
- Mekong Delta private boat trip
- Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom temples
Explore India · May 25, 2026
From $12,998 for 2
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Tour Northern and South India on this 22-day Explore India guided vacation, with stops including Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Agra, Varanasi, Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey. The package includes international roundtrip airfare, 5-star hotels and resorts, daily breakfast and dinners plus four lunches, domestic flights within India, guided sightseeing, cultural programs, and a houseboat backwater cruise. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
- Bengal tiger safari in Ranthambore
- Old Delhi bicycle rickshaw ride
- Kerala backwaters houseboat overnight
- English-speaking tour manager and local guides
- Entry tickets to monuments
Travelzoo · May 21, 2026
From $5,198 for 2
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Visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand on a 20-night Southeast Asia adventure. This package includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Bangkok, 4-star accommodations, regional flights in Vietnam and to Singapore, guided tours and entry fees, an English-speaking guide, airport transfers, ground transportation, 20 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners, and an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise.
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- Bangkok and Pattaya
- Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
- Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Singapore
- March and April 2027 departures
- Travelzoo members get waived membership fee with promo code “T999”
Travelzoo · May 25, 2026
From $3,998 for 2
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Visit Quito, San Cristobal Island, and Guayaquil on this TripToGo Ecuador and Galapagos vacation. The package includes international roundtrip airfare, 7 nights’ accommodations, train transfers, ground transportation, guided tours with entry fees, an English-speaking guide, daily breakfast, and air and hotel taxes. Travel is available January through March 2027. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Quito city tour
- San Cristobal Island stay
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno city tour
- San Cristobal Island full-day excursion
- Daily breakfast
- Air and hotel taxes
ExploreWorld · May 25, 2026
From $19,498 for 2 $21,298
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Explore Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Amboseli National Park on this 14-day Grand Circle Safari. The package includes roundtrip international airfare, safari accommodations, specified meals, park fees, government taxes, emergency rescue coverage, and a private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Maasai Mara game drives
- Serengeti National Park safari
- Ngorongoro Crater game viewing
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Tarangire National Park wildlife
- Amboseli views of Mount Kilimanjaro
ExploreWorld · May 25, 2026
From $17,098 for 2 $18,898
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Visit Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Stellenbosch, and Cape Town on this 15-day Explore World tour. The package includes roundtrip international airfare, local flights from Nairobi to Victoria Falls, 13 nights’ accommodations, daily breakfast, two lunches and eight dinners, English-speaking driver and guide services, a Zambezi River dinner cruise, and a Robben Island tour. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Maasai Mara game drives
- Victoria Falls guided tour
- Chobe National Park safari vehicles
- Zambezi River dinner cruise
- Robben Island tour in Cape Town
- Stellenbosch wine country stay
ExploreWorld · May 25, 2026
From $18,498 for 2 $20,298
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Explore Tokyo, Nikko, Mount Fuji, Matsumoto, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka on this 15-day Japan tour. The package includes international roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations with daily breakfast, English-speaking guides, bullet train tickets, entrance tickets, airport transfers, and air-conditioned transportation. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing
- Mount Fuji and Matsumoto Castle
- Shirakawa-go UNESCO village
- Kyoto Golden Pavilion and Bamboo Grove
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine
Explore India · May 21, 2026
From $10,298 for 2
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Discover India on an 11-night heritage tour with visits to New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur, and Varanasi. This package includes roundtrip international airfare, 5-star hotel and resort accommodations, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation, airport transfers, meals listed in the itinerary, extensive sightseeing with entrance fees, riverboat rides for morning and evening rituals at the Holy Ganges, two wildlife safaris at Ranthambore National Park, bottled water, Wi-Fi at hotels, and an Explore India tour director.
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- 6- to 14-guest capacity
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Ranthambore National Park
- Jaipur and Amber Fort
- Varanasi and the Holy Ganges
ExploreWorld · May 21, 2026
From $8,698 for 2
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See Peru’s highlights on a 9-night tour with visits to Lima, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Cusco, and Machu Picchu. This vacation includes roundtrip international airfare, domestic flights in Peru, private transfers in luxury vehicles, hotel accommodations, 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, Vistadome train travel to and from Machu Picchu, private English-speaking guides, entrance fees, a full-day Lake Titicaca tour, a Sacred Valley tour, a full-day Machu Picchu tour, and Lima and Larco Museum tours.
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Explore India · May 21, 2026
From $21,398 for 2
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Explore Bhutan and Nepal on a 14-night Himalayan tour with visits to New Delhi, Kathmandu, Sarangkot, Chitwan National Park, Thimphu, and Paro. This small-group tour includes roundtrip international airfare, local flights, airport transfers, accommodations, meals as listed in the program, sightseeing by air-conditioned coach or mini cars, monument entrance fees, bottled water and soft drinks on long drives and sightseeing tours, tourist visas to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and an English-speaking guide.
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- 6- to 14-guest capacity
- Kathmandu Valley and Thamel
- Chitwan National Park
- Thimphu and Paro
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike
ExploreWorld · May 21, 2026
From $12,898 for 2
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Take an 8-night small-group Tanzania safari with visits to Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. This tour includes roundtrip international airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, entrance to attractions listed in the itinerary, transport in 4x4 touring vehicles, drinking water, an English-speaking driver/guide, and in-tour air taxes and fuel surcharges.
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- 4- to 6-guest capacity
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Exoticca · Apr 23, 2026
From $3,598 for 2
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Priced from $1,799 per person, this 9-night Balkans vacation includes flights, accommodations, transfers, activities, and breakfast as you travel through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Highlights include Tirana, Lezhë, Ulcinj, Budva, Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sarajevo, Durmitor National Park, Podgorica, and Shkodra, with guided sightseeing and city tours along the way. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026, for select departures available through November 2027.
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- Roundtrip flights included
- Hotel stays throughout the itinerary
- All transfers included
- Breakfast included
- Dubrovnik city tour
- Mostar city tour
- Walking tour of Kotor old town
- Visit to Perast
- Visit to Tito’s bunker
- Visit to Vrelo Bosne and the Tunnel Museum
- Visit to Black Lake in Durmitor National Park
- Visit to Biogradska Gora National Park
- Podgorica city tour
Travelzoo · Apr 3, 2026
From $1,399 per person
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This weeklong Japan package is set up as a multi-city trip with time in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, connected by rides on the world-famous bullet train. It includes round-trip airfare, hotels, train travel between cities, and some guided elements, making it an easy way to cover Japan's main highlights in one trip. Book this travel deal by June 30.
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- Roundtrip international airfare
- Hotel stays in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
- Bullet train (Shinkansen) between cities
- Select guided tours and excursions
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.
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