Explore the Emerald Isle at your own pace with this self-drive vacation package. Book this travel deal by April 30 for travel dates through March 2026. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
- roundtrip international airfare
- manual car rental
- hotel stays in Waterford, West Cork, Limerick, and Dublin
Explore Vietnam and Cambodia with Imagine Cruising on this 19-night package with flights, a 7-night luxury Mekong River cruise, 3-night luxury train journey, and 7 nights of hotel stays. Highlights include the Cu Chi Tunnels, Angkor Wat, and more. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Flights and taxes included
- 7-night luxury Mekong River cruise
- 3-night luxury train journey
- 7-night hotel stay Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary
- Cu Chi Tunnels and Angkor Wat
- Luxury rail journey through Southeast Asia
Score a range of discounts on Sandals' Caribbean resorts, with rates starting from $208 per person per night. Plus, book at least 5 nights and get $175 in Resort Credit, or book stays of 7 nights or longer to get up to $1,000 in air credit (in addition to the resort credit). Eligible properties include Sandals Royal Curacao, Sandals Grande St. Lucia, Sandals Royal Plantation, and Sandals Montego Bay (pictured). Book this travel deal by August 4 for for stays through July 31, 2025. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
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Sail aboard Holland America’s Oosterdam from Barcelona to Athens on this 7-night Mediterranean cruise. Ports and highlights include Valletta, Souda, Santorini, Kusadasi, Ephesus, and Piraeus, plus days at sea with onboard entertainment and dining. Book this travel deal by May 21, 2026.
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- Up to $400 ship credit
- 50% reduced deposits
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness center and onboard shopping
- Malta and Greek Isles itinerary
- Barcelona departure and Athens arrival
Explore over 50 itineraries to Alaska with this sale - plus, get free balcony upgrades and up to $400 onboard credit with select sailings. Even better, get a free excursion with coupon code "RAILWAY25" during booking. Best yet, you can secure your cabin for just a $99 deposit. Book this travel deal by April 1.
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Use coupon code "LASTMINUTE" to take an extra 15% off a wide range of flight, hotel, and tour vacations to Ireland throughout 2024. Yielding discounts of up to $727, prices start from $1,653 per person. All prices, dates, and booking details were valid at the time of publication. Shop Now at Dunhill Travel
Shop discounted fares to Italy, the UK, Spain, Germany, and more aboard top carriers like United, American Airlines, AirFrance, and more. Book this travel deal by January 31.
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Explore Australia and New Zealand on this 24-night vacation with flights, a coast-to-coast rail tour, hotel stays, and a 13-night Royal Princess cruise. Highlights include Sydney, Auckland, the Bay of Islands, and 4 nights in Sydney including a Sydney Harbour Cruise. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Flights included
- Coast-to-coast rail tour
- 13-night Royal Princess cruise
- 4-night Sydney hotel stay
- Sydney Harbour Cruise
- Bay of Islands and Auckland visits
This vacation visits Budapest, Vienna, and Prague, with guided sightseeing and hotel stays included. Highlights include Fishermen’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square in Budapest, St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, and Hradčany Castle grounds, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock in Prague. Book this travel deal by May 20, 2026; travel is available through December 5, 2026.
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- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Daily breakfast
- Budapest, Vienna, and Prague itinerary
- Guided sightseeing in each city
- Free time for optional excursions
Save up to 30% on select 7-night MSC Caribbean holiday sailings in December 2026. This cruise sale includes taxes and fees, with limited availability on featured sailings. Book this travel deal by May 17, 2026.
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- Select 7-night Caribbean sailings
- December 2026 holiday departures
- Taxes and fees included
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Pair an all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise with Switzerland rail journeys on this 22-night cruise and rail package from Imagine Cruising. Depart on June 24, 2027, and travel aboard Celebrity Equinox, with hotel stays in Barcelona, Florence, Lake Garda, St. Moritz, Interlaken, and Montreux. The package includes flights, taxes, transfers, a 10-night all-inclusive cruise, classic drinks, Wi-Fi, 3 scenic Swiss rail journeys, and escorted tours including Jungfraujoch, Bern and Thun, and Chillon Castle with wine tasting. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Bernina Red Train Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Interlaken
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- “Top of Europe” Jungfraujoch tour
- 4-star hotel stays with breakfast
- Select hotel stays with dinner
- Celebrity Equinox cruise with drinks and Wi-Fi
Save $500 on this private tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh. All prices, dates, and booking details were valid at the time of publication. Note that this package does not include international airfare. Book this travel deal by July 31 for travel through December 8. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
- hotel stays in Edinburgh and Glasgow
- excursions to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Fort William, and more
Island-hop roundtrip from St. Thomas on this 8-day Virgin Islands luxury yacht cruise from Emerald Cruises & Tours. Departures range from December 2026 to March 2027. Visit Saint John, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, Anguilla, Philipsburg, and Gustavia, with beaches, snorkeling, caves, and upscale island towns along the way. Book this travel deal by May 18, 2026.
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- 7 nights onboard an Emerald luxury yacht
- 20 meals, including 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners
- Welcome and farewell reception and dinner
- Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and select cocktails
- Included excursion and EmeraldACTIVE experience
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar, mountain bikes, and aquatic toys
- Airport transfers, gratuities, and port charges included
Set sail in late November (a great excuse for "missing" Thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws) with this cruise from the City of Angels. This roundtrip cruise aboard the Majestic Princess departs from Los Angeles, CA on November 21, and includes ports of call in Cabo San Lucas, Loreta, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Book this travel deal by September 8. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
Save up to 40% on select Oceania Cruises sailings, with featured offers including veranda staterooms, Wi-Fi, your choice of amenity, up to $1,000 in ship credit, and an exclusive $45 gift card. Book this travel deal by May 17, 2026.
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Travel through Poland on this 9-day Globus guided tour. The trip includes guided sightseeing in Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw, Czestochowa, and Krakow, with visits to St. Peter & Paul Cathedral, the Monastery of Jasna Góra, and more. Stay in first-class and deluxe hotels along the way. Book this travel deal by May 28, 2026.
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Sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Holland America Line's Eurodam on this 7-night Alaska Explorer cruise. Depart on September 5 and cruise Puget Sound, Stephens Passage, Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, with stops in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria. Book this travel deal by May 23, 2026.
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- Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier scenic cruising
- Juneau glacier, gardens, and salmon fishing excursions
- Sitka sea otter, wildlife, and photo tours
- Ketchikan totem, wildlife, and local table cooking tours
- Victoria city, whale, and trolley excursions
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness center and Pickleball at Sea
- Lido Market, Tamarind, and The Dining Room
Explore Japan on this 18-night cruise and rail package from Imagine Cruising. Depart on July 8, 2027, and enjoy a 6-night escorted tour of Japan, a bullet train from Kyoto to Hakone, and a 12-night all-inclusive Celebrity Millennium cruise with an overnight in Osaka. The package includes flights, taxes, transfers, classic drinks, Wi-Fi, and four-star hotel stays in Kyoto, Hakone, and Tokyo. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 12-night Celebrity Millennium cruise
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- Kyoto city tour with Sanjūsangen-dō and Heian-jingū Shrine
- Odawara Castle and Tokiwa Kimono Samurai Museum
- Tokyo tour with sumo show, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree
- Bullet train from Kyoto to Hakone
- THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, and The Gate Hotel Tokyo stays
Sail from Singapore to Sydney on this 19-night cruise and stay package from Imagine Cruising. Depart on March 23, 2027, and travel aboard Celebrity Solstice, with stops and stays that include Singapore, Lombok, Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach, and Sydney. The package includes flights, taxes, transfers, a 13-night all-inclusive cruise, classic drinks, Wi-Fi, a 2-night four-star hotel stay in Singapore at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, and a 2-night four-star hotel stay in Sydney at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Hotel stays with breakfast
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- Tuscan Grille, Sushi on Five, and Oceanview Café
Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Holland America Line. Depart on October 30 and visit Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, with four days at sea. The offer also includes up to 30% off, onboard credit, and a reduced deposit. Book this travel deal by May 23, 2026.
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- Cabo Rojo beach and nature excursions
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Save 50% on this weeklong Portugal adventure. This small group vacation includes stays in Lisbon, Porto, and Fatima, along with guided tours of a range of other cities. Book this travel deal by August 18; travel dates run through December 2025. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
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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.