Tripmasters · Jul 2, 2026
From $2,078 for 2
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Experience Costa Rica with this customizable 6-night vacation from Tripmasters. Fly into San Jose City and out of Liberia, with hotel stays in San Jose City, Arenal Volcano, and Tamarindo Beach, plus private intercity transfers between destinations. Personalize your hotels, transportation, length of stay, and optional tours. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Flights into San Jose City and out of Liberia
- Private intercity transfers
- Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal
- Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste Province
- Customizable hotels, transportation, and optional tours
Dunhill Travel · Jul 2, 2026
From $5,148 for 2 $5,348
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Sail aboard the Oosterdam on this 13-night Mediterranean cruise from Lisbon to Athens, featuring a rare front-row view of the 2026 total solar eclipse at sea and an overnight stay in Barcelona. Visit Alicante, Ajaccio, Rome, Bari, Kotor, and Athens while enjoying Holland America Line's premium onboard dining, entertainment, and enrichment. Book by July 23, 2026, to lock in this limited-time fare.
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Features
- 13-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Oosterdam
- Front-row viewing of the 2026 solar eclipse at sea
- Overnight stay in Barcelona
- Ports in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Montenegro, and Greece
- Included dining, live entertainment, and onboard activities
- Have It All package available for additional perks
Tripmasters · Jul 2, 2026
From $2,798 for 2
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Discover Ireland at your own pace with this customizable 9-night self-drive vacation from Tripmasters. Fly into Dublin and return from Shannon, with hotel stays in Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, and Limerick, plus a 7-day rental car to explore the country's scenic landscapes and historic landmarks. Personalize your itinerary by adjusting hotel stays, transportation, and adding optional tours and experiences. Travel is available through December 2026. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip flights into Dublin and out of Shannon
- Hotels in Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway, and Limerick
- 7-day rental car with Dublin pickup and Shannon drop-off
- Flexible itinerary with customizable hotel stays and transportation
Exoticca · 4 days ago
From $2,998 for 2 $4,618
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Discover Portugal on a 9-day, 7-night guided vacation with roundtrip flights from major U.S. airports, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transfers, and an English-speaking guide. Explore Lisbon and Porto, plus Sintra, Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Tomar, Coimbra, and Aveiro. Included experiences range from city tours and historic landmarks to visits to Quinta da Regaleira, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the Convent of Christ. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip flights between the U.S. and Lisbon
- 7 nights in Charm-category hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- All transfers
- Lisbon and Porto city tours
- Excursions to Sintra, Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Tomar, Coimbra, and Aveiro
- English-speaking guide
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge
The Holiday Masters · 4 days ago
From $3,998 for 2
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Escape to Jamaica with a 7-night adults-only vacation at Couples Negril. This all-inclusive package includes roundtrip flights, private airport transfers, gourmet dining, drinks, spa experiences, a romantic beach dinner, and accommodations at a 5-star beachfront resort. Highlights include a visit to Dunn's River Falls, a catamaran sunset cruise, snorkeling, and plenty of time to relax on Negril's famous beaches. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights
- 7-night stay at Couples Negril, a 5-star adults-only all-inclusive resort
- Private airport transfers
- All meals and drinks
- Dunn's River Falls tour
- Catamaran sunset cruise and snorkeling
- Romantic beach dinner and couples spa experience
The Holiday Masters · 4 days ago
From $3,938 for 2
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Explore Italy on a 10-night vacation with roundtrip flights from major U.S. airports, airport transfers, high-speed train travel, and 4-star accommodations in Rome, Florence, Venice, and along the Amalfi Coast. Highlights include a Vatican and Colosseum experience in Rome, a guided walking tour of Florence, a gondola ride through Venice, and a scenic Amalfi Coast excursion visiting Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip flights from major U.S. airports
- Airport transfers throughout the trip
- High-speed train tickets within Italy
- 4-star accommodations
- Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum experience
- Guided Florence walking tour
- Venice gondola ride
- Amalfi Coast excursion to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello
The Holiday Masters · 4 days ago
From $5,938 for 2
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Explore Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini on an 8-night Greece vacation with roundtrip airfare from major U.S. airports, premium 4- and 5-star accommodations, inter-island ferry tickets, and airport and port transfers. Spend two nights in Athens, three nights in Mykonos, and three nights in Santorini, with highlights including an Athens historical city tour and a Santorini sunset cruise featuring hot springs, Red and White beaches, caldera views, and swimming stops. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip airfare from major U.S. airports
- Premium 4- and 5-star accommodations
- Inter-island ferry tickets
- Airport and port transfers
- Athens historical city tour
- Santorini sunset cruise
- Three nights each in Mykonos and Santorini
- Domestic flight or ferry transfer back to Athens
The Holiday Masters · 4 days ago
From $3,938 for 2
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Explore Costa Rica on an 11-night vacation that includes roundtrip international flights, private airport and inter-hotel transfers, and stays in San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Tamarindo. Highlights include a guided walking nature tour in San José, an Arenal Volcano tour with lunch and natural hot springs, a guided Monteverde Cloud Forest tour, and a Hanging Bridges Canopy Walk before relaxing on Tamarindo's Pacific beaches. Stay at four handpicked 4-star hotels, including an all-inclusive stay in La Fortuna. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip international flights included
- Private airport and inter-hotel transfers
- 4-star hotels in San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Tamarindo
- 2-night all-inclusive stay in La Fortuna
- Guided walking nature tour in San José
- Arenal Volcano tour with lunch and natural hot springs
- Guided Monteverde Cloud Forest tour
- Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Canopy Walk
- Daily breakfast where specified
Princess Cruises · 4 days ago
From $1,422 for 2 $3,270
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Sail aboard the Sky Princess on a 6-night Eastern Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Visit Celebration Key, Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, and Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, with two relaxing days at sea. Princess Standard fare includes MedallionClass® service, entertainment, included dining, fitness facilities, and youth and teen clubs. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Roundtrip from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
- Visits Celebration Key, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk
- Sail aboard the Sky Princess
- MedallionClass experience included
- Broadway-style entertainment and Movies Under the Stars
- Included dining, buffet, pizza, burgers, pastries, and desserts
- Fitness facilities, youth, and teen clubs
Dunhill Travel · Jul 1, 2026
From $3,798 for 2 $4,108
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Sail from Vancouver to San Diego aboard Holland America's Koningsdam on this 17-day Circle Hawaii cruise. This October 2026 sailing visits Hilo, Maui, Kauai, Honolulu, Kona, and Avalon, with plenty of days at sea to enjoy onboard dining, entertainment, activities, and lounges. Book a Have It All package to get extras like free crew appreciation, a reduced deposit, and free kids' fares on select sailings. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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- All taxes and fees included
- Reduced deposit
- Free prepaid gratuities
- Free kids' fares on select sailings
- Vancouver departure and San Diego arrival
- Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Hilo, Kona, and Avalon stops
Dunhill Travel · 4 days ago
From $14,072 for 2
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Celebrate the holiday season on this 18-night Emerald Cruises river cruise from Amsterdam to Prague. Sail through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, visiting festive Christmas markets in destinations including Cologne, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Prague. Select fares include 10% savings, while the Preferred Fare also includes complimentary air. Book this travel deal by July 26, 2026.
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- All-inclusive dining and beverages
- Guided excursions throughout the itinerary
- Christmas market visits across five countries
- Two nights in Prague
Dunhill Travel · Jul 1, 2026
From $1,449 per person $1,849
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Use the promo code from the landing page to save $400, bringing the price down to the advertised $1,449 per person. Explore Portugal on this small-group tour featuring Lisbon, Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha, Fátima, Aveiro, Porto, and Coimbra. Visit Belém, see the Monastery of Jerónimos, discover the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, and enjoy free time in Porto. The package includes superior hotels, international flights, transfers, sightseeing, and 6 meals. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Small-group escorted tour
- 6 nights in superior hotels
- International roundtrip flights included
- Daily breakfast
- Deluxe air-conditioned transportation
- Guided sightseeing in Lisbon and Porto
Dunhill Travel · Jul 1, 2026
From $2,849 per person $3,449
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Use the promo code from the landing page to save $600, bringing the price down to the advertised $2,849 per person. Explore Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand on this small-group tour featuring Hanoi, Halong Bay, Siem Reap, Bangkok, and Phuket. Cruise Halong Bay, visit Angkor Wat, see Bangkok's Wat Traimit and Wat Pho, and end with free time on the beaches of Phuket. The package includes hotels, a Halong Bay cruise, international and regional flights, transportation, and 13 meals. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Small-group escorted tour
- 10 nights in hotels and 1 night aboard a Halong Bay cruise
- International and regional flights included
- Daily breakfast, cruise meals, and 13 total meals
- Deluxe air-conditioned transportation
- Guided sightseeing in Hanoi, Angkor Wat, and Bangkok
ShermansTravel · 5 days ago
From $1,058 for 2
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Sail round-trip from Los Angeles aboard Norwegian Encore on a 5-night Mexican Riviera cruise. The itinerary includes Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, plus two days at sea. In Cabo, travelers can explore the coastline around El Arco, while Ensenada offers access to La Bufadora, local shopping, and Baja wine country. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Round-trip sailing from Los Angeles
- Norwegian Encore
- Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
- Two days at sea
- Free at Sea perks including open bar, two specialty-dining meals, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 5 days ago
From $1,038 for 2
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Sail round-trip from Jacksonville aboard the Norwegian Dawn on a 4-night Bahamas cruise with stops at Grand Bahama Island and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island. Spend a day relaxing at sea before returning to Florida, with opportunities to enjoy white-sand beaches, snorkeling, water parks, and island excursions. The ship's Free at Sea package includes perks like an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Round-trip sailing from Jacksonville aboard Norwegian Dawn
- Visits Grand Bahama Island and Great Stirrup Cay
- One day at sea
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits
- Ship amenities include restaurants, bars, entertainment, spa, and shopping
ShermansTravel · 5 days ago
From $1,298 for 2
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Cruise round-trip from New Orleans aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on a 7-night Caribbean sailing with stops in Cozumel, Roatán (Bay Islands), Harvest Caye, and Costa Maya. Spend two relaxing days at sea and enjoy tropical beaches, snorkeling, Mayan ruins, and wildlife adventures ashore. The ship's Free at Sea package includes perks like an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Round-trip sailing from New Orleans aboard Norwegian Breakaway
- Visits Cozumel, Roatán, Harvest Caye, and Costa Maya
- Two days at sea
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits
- Ship amenities include waterslides, restaurants, bars, entertainment, spa, and shopping
Skylux · Jun 30, 2026
From $2,615
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Skylux Travel offers round-trip Emirates business class flights, with routes shown to Europe, Asia, India & ISC, the Middle East, and Africa. Depart from New York, Washington, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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Travelodeal · 5 days ago
From $1,698 for 2 $2,878
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Discover the riverside charm, historic architecture, and world-famous wine of Porto with this 4-night vacation package. Stay at Casual Inca Porto Hotel with daily breakfast included, and enjoy round-trip flights from various U.S. airports. Extend your European getaway with optional add-on stays in Lisbon, select Spanish cities, Madeira, or the Azores. Book this travel deal by September 30, 2026.
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- Round-trip flights from various U.S. airports
- Four-night stay at Casual Inca Porto Hotel
- Daily breakfast
- Standard room accommodations
- Optional extensions to Lisbon, Spain, Madeira, or the Azores
Travelodeal · 5 days ago
From $2,798 for 2 $5,486
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Experience two of Europe's most iconic capitals with this 6-night vacation package. Enjoy three nights at the Seraphine Hammersmith Hotel in London, then take an included flight to Dublin for a three-night stay at Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre. Round-trip flights from various U.S. airports and daily breakfast are included. Book this travel deal by September 30, 2026.
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- Round-trip flights from various U.S. airports
- Three nights at Seraphine Hammersmith Hotel in London
- Three nights at Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre
- Included flight from London to Dublin
- Daily breakfast
Travelzoo · 5 days ago
Stays from $176
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Save on summer and fall stays throughout Georgia's Golden Isles, including St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, and Brunswick. Featured offers include discounted resort stays, vacation-rental savings, resort credits, and bonus gas cards at select properties. Book this hotel sale by September 30, 2026.
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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.
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