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Save $500 on this 9-day guided vacation from Barcelona to Lisbon with expert Tour Directors and Local Guides, taking you through Barcelona, Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, and Lisbon. It includes guided sightseeing at major landmarks (like Sagrada Familia, Prado Museum, Córdoba's Mosque of the Caliphs, Casa de Pilatos, and Lisbon's sights), some included meals (such as a welcome dinner, a Flamenco dinner with local specialties in Seville, and a farewell dinner in Lisbon), hotel stays, and scenic coach travel between cities. Note that international airfare is not included; book this travel deal by February 28.
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This roundtrip weeklong cruise aboard the Norwegian Dawn departs from Tampa, FL on March 8 and stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; and Roatan, Honduras. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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This Ireland vacation is a multi-city self-drive package with included round-trip airfare, a rental car, hotel stays in Limerick, Killarney, and Dublin, and a guided Ring of Kerry tour. You travel at your own pace through the Irish countryside, visit highlights like King John's Castle and Killarney National Park, and end with time to explore Dublin. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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Save on a wide range of itineraries, with 3-night cruises starting from $291 including taxes and fees. Plus, during Wave Season, you can save 60% off your second cabin guest and kids can sail for free. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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This is a 9-night trip to Japan visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with included flights, hotel stays, internal rail transfers, guided tours (like Mount Fuji and Osaka highlights), and some meals. You start in Tokyo, then travel by bullet train to Kyoto for cultural sightseeing, and finish in Osaka with local tours and free time to explore. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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Save 20% on stays through May 10 - plus stay 3 nights and you'll earn a $50 Best Western Gift Card. Blackout dates and exclusions may apply. Book this travel deal by March 16.
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The 5-star Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa sits on Juanillo Beach, just a 15-minute drive from the airport and features spa services, pool and beach waitservice, and more. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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This Ultimate Alaska Solstice cruise aboard Ruby Princess sails roundtrip from San Francisco, exploring Alaska's dramatic scenery and remote coastal towns and spends the Summer Solstice on June 21 cruising the idyllic Hubbard Glacier. It features ports of call in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sitka, Valdez, Seward (Anchorage), Icy Strait Point, and Prince Rupert, alongside scenic cruising through Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, and College Fjord. Book this wave season travel deal by February 28.
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This 9-day guided group tour through Peru's highlights includes stops in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, with most major sightseeing, transfers, and accommodations included. It features international and domestic flights, hotel stays, and transportation - such as the scenic Inca train to Machu Picchu. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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This nearly 2-week long escorted group tour explores major cities in China and Hong Kong with included international airfare, accommodations, partial board, transfers between cities - including high-speed train and internal flights - and guided sightseeing of key landmarks like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Shanghai, before finishing in Hong Kong. Book this travel deal by February 28.
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This weeklong Japan package includes roundtrip airfare, 7 nights in well-reviewed hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, plus daily breakfast. It also comes with a Tokyo highlights tour and Shinkansen bullet train rides between cities. Book this travel deal for select departures through January 2027.
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This weeklong getaway includes roundtrip international airfare from Miami to Quito, hotel stays in Quito, San Cristóbal Island and Guayaquil, guided excursions (like a city tour and a full-day Galápagos adventure), daily breakfast, transfers, and English-speaking guides. Book this travel deal by March 31.
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This roundtrip cruise aboard the MSC Divina departs from Miami, FL on March 12 and stops in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Cayman Islands; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Willemstad, Curacao; and Oranjestad, Aruba. Book this wave season travel deal by February 28.
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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.