All Inclusive Outlet · 3 days ago
$819
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Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Riviera Maya is an adults-only all-inclusive on Mexico's Caribbean coast, which suits couples or groups looking to avoid the family resort scene. This 4-night all-inclusive vacation from All Inclusive Outlet includes flights, accommodations, meals, drinks, entertainment, and more. Travel is available through December 23, 2026. Book this travel deal by August 31, 2026. Buy Now at All Inclusive Outlet
All Inclusive Outlet · 3 days ago
$639
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Stay at the Samsara Cliff Resort, a cliffside property in Negril, Jamaica, for a 4-night all-inclusive vacation from All Inclusive Outlet. It's set above the water on the West End's rocky coastline rather than a sandy beach, which suits travelers who prefer a quieter, more secluded setting over the typical resort strip. The package includes flights, hotel including an upgrade to oceanfront room, non-motorized water sports, a spa, and more. Travel is available through December 23, 2026. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026. Buy Now at All Inclusive Outlet
ShermansTravel · 3 days ago
From $1,198 for 2
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Sail round-trip from Los Angeles aboard the Norwegian Encore on this 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise. The itinerary includes Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas, along with three days at sea. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip sailing from Los Angeles
- Stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Encore
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 3 days ago
From $718 for 2
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Sail round-trip from Miami aboard the Norwegian Joy on this 4-night Bahamas cruise. You'll visit Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas, and Nassau, with a relaxing day at sea in between. Enjoy the ship's dining, entertainment, pools, 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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Features
- Roundtrip sailing from Miami
- Stops at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Joy
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits
- Onboard pools, spa, shopping, dining, and entertainment
ShermansTravel · 3 days ago
From $1,758 for 2
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Sail round-trip from Seattle aboard the Norwegian Encore on this 7-night Alaska cruise. The itinerary includes Juneau, Skagway, scenic cruising through Glacier Bay, Ketchikan (Ward Cove), and Victoria, British Columbia. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Glacier Bay scenic cruising
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 3 days ago
From $1,938 for 2
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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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Features
- 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
The Flights Guru · 6 days ago
From $2,798 for 2
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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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Features
- 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
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $1,998 for 2
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Sail from Venice (Ravenna) to Rome (Civitavecchia) aboard Norwegian Gem on this 7-night Greek Isles cruise from Norwegian Cruise Line. This itinerary visits Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Messina, and Salerno. The Free at Sea package includes an unlimited open bar, three specialty dining meals, a Wi-Fi package, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Norwegian Gem
- Venice (Ravenna) to Rome
- Split and Dubrovnik
- Kotor
- Corfu
- Messina and Salerno
- Free at Sea package
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $3,598 for 2 $4,108
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Sail from Vancouver to San Diego aboard Koningsdam on this 17-night Circle Hawaii cruise from Holland America. This Oct. 3, 2026 sailing visits Hilo, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Honolulu, Kona, and Avalon. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Koningsdam
- October 3, 2026 departure
- Vancouver to San Diego
- Hilo
- Kahului
- Nawiliwili
- Honolulu
- Kona
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 1 wk ago
From $1,153 for 2
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Stay four nights at Impressive Premium Punta Cana All Inclusive with this Dominican Republic vacation from Trips2Belize. The package includes private transfers, taxes, hotel accommodations, and all-inclusive meals. Spend your days on Bavaro Beach, enjoy unlimited dining and drinks, and consider optional excursions like Saona Island, dune buggy adventures, zip-lining, and snorkeling. Travel is available through 2027. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Private transfers
- All-inclusive meals
- Taxes included
- Optional Saona Island excursion
- Optional dune buggy adventure
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $2,238 for 2 $3,058
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Sail roundtrip from Rotterdam aboard Holland America's Nieuw Statendam on this 7-night Norwegian Fjords with Nordfjord cruise. The October 31, 2026 sailing visits Eidfjord, Olden, Alesund, and Bergen, with scenic cruising through Hardangerfjord and Nordfjord. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Hardangerfjord and Nordfjord scenic cruising
- Eidfjord, Olden, Alesund, and Bergen
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $4,638 for 2 $5,168
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Sail roundtrip from Rotterdam aboard Holland America's Nieuw Statendam on this 14-night Arctic Journey and Northern Lights cruise. The November 7, 2026 sailing crosses the Arctic Circle and visits Alesund, Trondheim, Tromso, Alta, Andalsnes, Bergen, and Stavanger, with overnights in Tromso and Alta. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Arctic Circle crossing
- Northern Lights viewing opportunities
- Overnights in Tromso and Alta
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $4,638 for 2 $6,498
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Sail roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Holland America's Zaandam on this 18-night Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer cruise. The September 16, 2026 sailing visits Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Valdez, Kodiak, Homer, Anchorage, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Bella Bella, and the Inside Passage. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Great Bear Rainforest scenic cruising
- Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier
- Alaska and British Columbia ports
- World Stage entertainment
- Fitness Center
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $2,098 for 2 $3,168
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Sail aboard Holland America's Rotterdam on a 10-night Western Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. This November 21, 2026, sailing visits RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Falmouth, Mahogany Bay, Belize City, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Stops in the Bahamas, Jamaica, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico
- Costa Maya and Cozumel beach and Mayan ruins excursions
- Included Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included fitness center, movies, pickleball, and 24-hour room service
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $2,798 for 2 $4,188
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Sail aboard Holland America's Oosterdam on a 10-night Adriatic cruise from Trieste (Venice) to Piraeus (Athens). This September 23, 2026, sailing visits Rijeka and Split in Croatia, Santorini, Bodrum, Kusadasi, and includes an overnight stay in Istanbul before arriving in Athens. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
- Stops in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey
- Included Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included fitness center, movies, pickleball, and 24-hour room service
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $2,558 for 2 $4,028
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Sail aboard Holland America's Oosterdam on a 10-night Mediterranean cruise roundtrip from Piraeus. This October 14, 2026, sailing visits Mykonos, Istanbul for an overnight stay, Kusadasi, Kos, and Rhodes. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Overnight stay in Istanbul
- Stops in Greece and Turkey
- Included Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included fitness center, movies, pickleball, and 24-hour room service
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $3,498 for 2 $5,868
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Cruise aboard Holland America's Nieuw Statendam on a 14-night journey through the United Kingdom and Ireland. This sailing departs Rotterdam on August 22, 2026, and visits South Queensferry for an overnight Edinburgh stay, Invergordon, Portree, Belfast, Greenock, Liverpool, Dun Laoghaire, Cobh, and Dover before arriving in Amsterdam. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Overnight stay near Edinburgh
- Stops in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Ireland
- Included Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included fitness center, movies, pickleball, and 24-hour room service
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $1,998 for 2 $3,288
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Spend a week aboard Holland America's Rotterdam on a cruise through Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotland, and the Netherlands. This sailing departs Reykjavik on August 23, 2026, and includes stops in Heimaey, Djupivogur, Runavik, and an overnight stay near Edinburgh before arriving in Rotterdam. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Scenic cruising in Berufjordur
- South Queensferry overnight stay near Edinburgh
- Included World Stage entertainment
- Included fitness center, pickleball, movies, and 24-hour room service
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $4,598 for 2 $5,598
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Set sail on a 14-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Holland America's Rotterdam, roundtrip from Rotterdam. Visit Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, including an overnight in Oslo and a stop timed for Berlin's Oktoberfest. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- 14-night Rotterdam roundtrip cruise
- Overnight in Oslo, Norway
- Stops in Copenhagen, Berlin (Warnemünde), Hamburg (Kiel), Bornholm, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Riga, and Aarhus
- Holland America entertainment, dining, and onboard activities
Holland America Line · 1 wk ago
From $2,538 for 2 $2,878
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Cruise from Quebec City to Boston aboard Holland America's Zuiderdam. This 7-night itinerary sails the St. Lawrence River and visits Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, and Portland. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Includes taxes and fees
- Visits 4 ports plus scenic cruising
- Stops in Canada and New England
- Sailing aboard Zuiderdam
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
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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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