Sail from Civitavecchia, Italy, to Barcelona on this 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Holland America Line. Embark on August 29 aboard Oosterdam and visit Portofino, Ajaccio, Marseille, and Gibraltar, with two days at sea. The offer also includes onboard credit and a 50% reduced deposit. Book this travel deal by May 21, 2026.
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- Oosterdam ship
- Civitavecchia-to-Barcelona sailing
- World Stage entertainment
- Fitness center
- Pickleball at Sea
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
- 24-hour room service
Sail from Barcelona to Piraeus for Athens aboard the Oosterdam on this 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Holland America Line. Embark on June 21 and visit Valletta, Souda for Chania, Thira for Santorini, and Kusadasi for Ephesus, with two days at sea. The offer also includes onboard credit and a 50% reduced deposit. Book this travel deal by May 21, 2026.
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- Oosterdam ship
- Ocean view fare
- Barcelona-to-Athens sailing
- Billboard Onboard and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness center
- Pickleball at Sea
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
- Holland America Navigator app
Sail from Athens to Monte Carlo with Oceania Cruises on a 12-night Mediterranean itinerary departing July 5, 2026. Stops include Mykonos, Istanbul, Canakkale, Ephesus, Marmaris, Heraklion, Tunis, and Palermo. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Unlimited WiFi
- Complimentary wine and beer or $600 shore excursion credit
Sail from Barcelona to Istanbul with Oceania Cruises on a 10-night Mediterranean itinerary departing August 17, 2026. Stops include Palermo, Syracuse, Argostoli, Gythion, Paros, Athens, Ephesus, and Bozcaada. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Unlimited WiFi
- Complimentary wine and beer or $600 shore excursion credit
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 Rome, Florence, Milan, and Lake Como on this 9-night Italy vacation from The Flights Guru. This package includes round-trip flights with baggage, 4-star hotel stays, private airport transfers, daily breakfast, and train transfers from Rome to Florence, Florence to Milan, and Milan to Como. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Rome
- 2 nights in Florence
- 2 nights in Milan
- 3 nights in Lake Como
- Scenic train journeys
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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Experience Italy’s hill country on this 7-day culinary tour with all meals and daily wine included. Highlights include 4 cooking classes, a mozzarella-making tour, an olive oil tour, winery tour with tastings, medieval villages, and seaside towns. Book this travel deal by May 16, 2026.
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- All meals and daily wine
- 4 cooking classes
- Mozzarella-making tour
- Olive oil tour
- Winery tour with tastings
- Medieval villages and seaside towns
Savor the Amalfi Coast on this 7-day Italy tour with stays in Sorrento, Positano, and Pompeii. Highlights include a guided Sorrento food and market tour, a hands-on gelato class with tastings, and coastal sightseeing. Book this travel deal by May 16, 2026.
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- Sorrento, Positano, and Pompeii visits
- Guided Sorrento food and market tour
- Participatory gelato class with tastings
- Amalfi Coast sightseeing
Sail aboard Holland America’s Zuiderdam from Boston to Quebec City on this 7-night Canada and New England cruise. Ports and highlights include Portland, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Saint Lawrence River, and Quebec City. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Fitness center and pickleball at sea
- Lido Market, Dive-In, The Dining Room, and 24-hour room service
- Portland lighthouses and Old Port
- Halifax waterfront and Sydney historic sites
- Charlottetown and Quebec City visits
Explore Spain's Picos de Europa on this 7-night small-group walking tour from Explore Worldwide. The June 20 departure includes 7 nights of hotel accommodations, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, an Explore tour leader, and walks through Sotres, Garganta de Cares, and Aliva Valley. Flights are not included. Book this travel deal by May 29, 2026.
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- Moderate walking grade
- Maximum group size of 16
- 7 nights accommodation
- Bus and 4WD transport
- Bilbao Airport start point
Sail roundtrip from Athens with Atlas Ocean Voyages on a 10-night Mediterranean cruise departing July 10, 2026. This Epicurean expedition aboard World Traveller visits Mykonos, Agios Nikolaos, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kos, Kusadasi, Çesme, Skiathos, and Hydra, with late stays in several ports. The deal includes a double air credit of $2,000 per suite. Book this travel deal by May 30, 2026.
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- Epicurean expedition
- Gastronomic guests
- Live cooking demonstrations
- Cuisine and wine tastings
- Atlas Immersive Experience
Sail from Valletta to Barcelona aboard the Oceania Allura on a 14-night Malta, Spain, and Portugal itinerary departing August 22, 2026. Stops include Tunis, Cartagena, Málaga, Funchal, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Agadir, Casablanca, and Seville. This Food & Wine Best New Chefs Cruise includes cooking demonstrations, exclusive menu items, and fabulous pairings. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Cooking demonstrations with Chef Katie Button
- Specialty dining
- Shipboard gratuities
- Unlimited WiFi
- Complimentary wine and beer or $800 shore excursion credit
Save on stays in Boston, Miami Beach, Baltimore, and even as far afield as Paris, France or Dubai. Almost half of these deals include free WiFi with your stay.
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Explore Ireland’s historic cities, coastal scenery, and countryside on this guided vacation with flights, hotels, breakfast, transfers, and sightseeing included. The itinerary features Dublin, Galway, Connemara National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cork, and Kilkenny. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Walking tour of Dublin
- Guided visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- Ring of Kerry excursion
- Connemara National Park tour
- Kilkenny town visit
Visit Rome, Florence, and Venice on this 6-night Italy vacation with flights. The package includes Superior-category hotels, breakfast, high-speed train travel between cities, and guided visits in Rome, Florence, and Venice. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Rome, Florence, and Venice
- Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour
- Guided Florence city tour
- Guided Venice city tour
- High-speed train travel
Explore Madrid, Andalusia, Valencia, and Barcelona on this 7-night guided Spain vacation. This package includes international flights, 7 nights in Charm-category hotels, daily breakfast, transfers by air-conditioned vehicle as indicated, guided city tours in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, plus visits to the windmills in Consuegra, the Mosque of Cordoba, and the Alhambra Palace in Granada. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Madrid and Barcelona
- Seville and Granada
- Alhambra Palace visit
- Cordoba mosque entrance
- Guided city tours
Explore Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast on this 10-night semi-organized Italy vacation from Wingbuddy. This package includes international flights between the USA and Venice and Rome and the USA, hotels, daily breakfast, 2 dinners, train tickets between Venice, Florence, and Rome, airport transfers in Venice and Rome, a Pompeii visit with skip-the-line access, headsets in Pompeii, a round-trip ferry between Sorrento and Capri, and a Blue Grotto boat tour when weather permits. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Venice
- 2 nights in Florence
- 4 nights in Rome
- 2 nights in Sorrento
- Capri and Pompeii visits
Explore Venice, Florence, and Rome on this 7-night Italy vacation from Wingbuddy. This freedom package includes international flights between the USA and Venice and Rome and the USA, airport transfers in Venice and Rome, train tickets between Venice, Florence, and Rome, hotels, and daily breakfast. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Venice
- 2 nights in Florence
- 3 nights in Rome
- Train travel between cities
- Classic hotel accommodations
Customize your own rail-and-hotel package through Italy that starts in Rome, then continues to Florence and Venice by train. Spend 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Florence, and 2 nights in Venice, with flights and stress-free rail travel between cities included. You can extend your stays, choose your departure airport, and more. Book this travel deal by May 31, 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.
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.