Wingbuddy.com · 1 wk ago
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Island-hop through Greece on this 14-night vacation with roundtrip international flights, hotels, breakfast, transfers, and ferry travel included. Spend two nights in Athens, four nights in Paros, four nights in Naxos, and four nights in Santorini, with plenty of free time to explore beaches, villages, historic sites, and local dining. The package is priced from $2,698 per person after a $100 promotional discount. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip international flights between the USA and Athens
- 14 nights of hotel accommodations
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers between airports, hotels, and ports
- Ferry travel between Athens, Paros, Naxos, Santorini, and Athens
- Two nights in Athens
- Four nights each in Paros, Naxos, and Santorini
- Taxes and fees included
Wingbuddy.com · 1 wk ago
From $3,396 for 2 $3,596
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Explore three of Italy’s most iconic cities on this 7-night vacation with roundtrip international flights, hotels, daily breakfast, airport transfers, and train travel included. Spend two nights in Venice, two nights in Florence, and three nights in Rome, with time to discover landmarks such as St. Mark’s Basilica, the Duomo, the Colosseum, and Vatican City. The package is priced from $1,698 per person after a $100 promotional discount. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip international flights
- Two nights in Venice
- Two nights in Florence
- Three nights in Rome
- Daily breakfast
- Train tickets between Venice, Florence, and Rome
- Airport transfers in Venice and Rome
- Taxes and fees included
The Flights Guru · 1 wk ago
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Escape to southern Thailand on this 10-night vacation with roundtrip flights from Los Angeles, baggage, hotels, and transfers included. Spend five nights at the 4-star Burasari Resort & Spa in Phuket, followed by five nights at the 4-star SAii Phi Phi Island Village. Packages start at $1,699 per person for select August and September departures, with additional dates and departure-city supplements available. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from Los Angeles with baggage
- Five nights at Burasari Resort & Spa Phuket
- Five nights at SAii Phi Phi Island Village
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Speedboat transfers between Phuket and Phi Phi Island
The Flights Guru · 1 wk ago
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Explore Athens, Santorini, and Crete on this 8-night Greece vacation with roundtrip flights from Boston, hotels, inter-island transportation, and a Santorini catamaran cruise included. Spend two nights in Athens, three nights in Santorini, and three nights at an all-inclusive resort in Crete. Packages start at $1,899 per person for select October departures, with additional departure dates and supplements available from New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Dallas. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights with baggage
- Two nights in Athens with breakfast
- Three nights in Santorini with breakfast
- Three all-inclusive nights in Crete
- Flights between Athens and Santorini and Crete and Athens
- Ferry from Santorini to Crete
- Private airport and port transfers
- Santorini catamaran cruise with barbecue and drinks
ExploreWorld · 1 wk ago
From $18,498 for 2 $20,298
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Discover Japan on this fully guided vacation with roundtrip international airfare, hotels, bullet train travel, and guided sightseeing included. Explore Tokyo, Nikko, Mount Fuji, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka, with highlights including UNESCO World Heritage sites, traditional ryokan stays, and authentic Japanese cuisine. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip international airfare
- 14 nights hotel accommodations
- Bullet train tickets
- Guided sightseeing with entrance fees
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Traditional ryokan stay with kaiseki dinner
- Visit Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Miyajima
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
Explore India · 1 wk ago
From $13,798 for 2 $15,698
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Experience North and South India on this fully guided vacation with roundtrip international airfare and domestic flights included. Visit New Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Agra, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and Alleppey, with highlights including the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Bengal tiger safaris, Ganges rituals, Kerala's backwaters, and a traditional houseboat cruise. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip international airfare from Canada
- 5-star hotels and resorts
- Four domestic flights within India
- Wildlife safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Houseboat overnight backwater cruise
- Daily breakfast and dinners plus four lunches
- English-speaking resident tour manager and local guides
- Entry tickets, Wi-Fi, and applicable taxes included
Dunhill Travel · 1 wk ago
From $2,108 for 2 $2,348
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Sail the Southern Caribbean aboard Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam on this 9-day roundtrip cruise from Fort Lauderdale. Visit Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic, colorful Willemstad in Curaçao, Oranjestad in Aruba, and RelaxAway Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, with plenty of relaxing sea days in between. Enjoy Broadway-style entertainment, live music, included dining, fitness classes, movies, and more, plus up to $300 in onboard credit on select veranda and suite bookings. Book this cruise deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam
- Visit Cabo Rojo, Curaçao, Aruba, and RelaxAway Half Moon Cay
- Up to $300 onboard credit on select veranda and suite bookings
- Included dining, live entertainment, fitness center, and movies onboard
- Departs October 30 and returns November 8, 2026
Dunhill Travel · 1 wk ago
From $1,688 for 2 $2,568
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Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Holland America’s Eurodam on this 7-night holiday cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. The itinerary includes Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, with Christmas Day spent at Holland America’s private island. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Eurodam ship
- December 19, 2026 departure
- Ports in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and RelaxAway Half Moon Cay
- Up to $300 onboard credit with veranda or suite
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge included
- Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, 24-hour room service, and The Dining Room included
Dunhill Travel · 1 wk ago
From $5,388 for 2 $6,578
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Cruise from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale aboard Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam on this 21-night Panama Canal sailing. The itinerary includes San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puerto Quetzal, Acajutla, Cartagena, RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, and a Panama Canal crossing. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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Features
- Nieuw Amsterdam ship
- September 27, 2026 departure
- Panama Canal crossing
- Ports in California, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, and the Bahamas
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge included
- Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, 24-hour room service, and The Dining Room included
ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $2,088 for 2 $2,358
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Sail roundtrip from San Diego aboard Koningsdam on this 7-night Baja Peninsula cruise from Holland America. This March 20, 2027 sailing visits Cabo San Lucas, Pichilingue, and Loreto, with days at sea to enjoy the ship. 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
- March 20, 2027 departure
- San Diego roundtrip
- Cabo San Lucas
- Pichilingue
- Loreto
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $5,388 for 2 $6,578
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Sail from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 21-night Panama Canal cruise from Holland America. This Sept. 27, 2026 sailing visits San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puerto Quetzal, Acajutla, Cartagena, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, plus a full Panama Canal transit. 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
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- September 27, 2026 departure
- Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale
- Full Panama Canal transit
- Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador & Colombia ports
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $2,108 for 2 $2,348
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Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Holland America. This October 30, 2026 sailing visits Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. 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
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- October 30, 2026 departure
- Fort Lauderdale roundtrip
- Cabo Rojo
- Willemstad
- Oranjestad
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $1,688 for 2 $2,568
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Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Eurodam on this 7-night Eastern Caribbean holiday cruise from Holland America. This December 19, 2026 sailing visits Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. 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
- December 19, 2026 departure
- Fort Lauderdale roundtrip
- Grand Turk
- San Juan
- St. Thomas
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $1,798 for 2 $2,098
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Take a 7-night self-drive trip through Ireland with roundtrip airfare to Dublin, hotels, and a manual economy rental car included. This itinerary includes Kilkenny, Kerry, Galway, Donegal, and Dublin. Explore Kilkenny Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Galway’s Latin Quarter, Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way, and Dublin’s pubs and attractions. Travel is available on select dates through June. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip airfare to Dublin
- Manual economy rental car
- 1 night in Kilkenny
- 2 nights in County Kerry
- 1 night in County Galway
- 2 nights in County Donegal
- 1 night in Dublin
ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
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Choose from all-inclusive resorts in Cancun and Playa Mujeres with this flexible Mexico vacation from Trips2Belize. The package includes private round-trip airport transfers and a stay at the resort of your choice. All-inclusive perks include dining and drinks, daily housekeeping, Wi-Fi, room service at participating resorts, beach access, pools, and entertainment. Travel is available through 2027. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Private airport transfers
- All-inclusive dining and drinks
- Beach access and swimming pools
Wingbuddy.com · Jul 6, 2026
From $9,396 for 2 $9,796
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Experience Japan on this 12-night guided tour package from Wingbuddy. It includes roundtrip international flights, hotels, daily breakfasts, 30 traditional meals, guided sightseeing, rail travel, a monastery stay, and visits to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, and more. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Mount Fuji region
- Overnight stays in a traditional ryokan and monastery
- 30 traditional meals included
- Guided sightseeing and rail travel
- Roundtrip international flights
- Checked bag
Wingbuddy.com · Jul 6, 2026
From $3,796 for 2 $3,996
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See Portugal by train on this 7-night semi-organized package from Wingbuddy. It includes international flights, hotels in Porto and Lisbon, transfers, tourist-class train tickets between Porto and Lisbon, breakfasts, one lunch, a Douro Valley tour with wine tasting, and a full-day tour of Sintra. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Porto and Lisbon stays
- Tourist-class train tickets
- Douro Valley tour
- Wine tasting
- Sintra full-day tour
- All breakfasts and one lunch
Wingbuddy.com · Jul 6, 2026
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Visit Thailand on this 11-night semi-organized tour package from Wingbuddy. It includes roundtrip international flights, internal flights between Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, 4-star hotels, transfers, breakfasts, and half-day guided tours in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket stays
- Internal Thailand flights
- Bangkok and Chiang Mai tours
- 11 nights in 4-star hotels
- All breakfasts
- Checked bag
Wingbuddy.com · Jul 6, 2026
From $5,996 for 2 $6,196
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Tour Italy from north to south on this 10-night organized package from Wingbuddy. It includes roundtrip international flights, hotels, transfers, transportation by deluxe motor coach, 18 meals, and visits to Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Montepulciano, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Rome, Florence, Venice, and Sorrento stays
- Vatican Museums skip-the-line visit
- Pompeii archaeological site
- Capri ferry and Blue Grotto boat tour
- Tuscany wine-region stop
- 18 meals
Holland America Line · Jul 6, 2026
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Sail from Lisbon to Piraeus aboard Holland America's Oosterdam on this 13-night Mediterranean Solar Eclipse cruise. The August 9, 2026 sailing includes a solar eclipse viewing day at sea, an overnight in Barcelona, and stops in Alicante, Ajaccio, Civitavecchia, Bari, and Kotor, with scenic cruising through the Bay of Kotor. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- 2026 solar eclipse viewing
- Overnight in Barcelona Spain, France, Italy, and Montenegro ports
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
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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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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