
Sail the Western Mediterranean aboard an Emerald Cruises luxury yacht on this 12-day voyage from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome). Explore Spain, Tunisia, Malta, and Italy with stops including Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Cagliari, Tunis, Porto Empedocle, Valletta, Giardini Naxos, Sorrento, and Ischia, plus a relaxing day at sea. Your cruise includes airport transfers, 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners, complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and select cocktails throughout the day, and all tipping and gratuities. Book this travel deal by August 4, 2026. Travel is available through September 25, 2027.
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- Airport transfers to and from the ship
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners
- Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and select cocktails throughout the day
- All tipping and gratuities included
- Welcome and farewell reception and dinner
- Port taxes and charges included

Set sail aboard the MSC Grandiosa on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Port Canaveral. Departing June 5, 2027, this itinerary includes stops in Nassau, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and Puerto Plata before returning to Florida. Book this cruise by August 2, 2026.
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- Save up to 30% plus up to $250 onboard credit
- Optional package with drinks, WiFi, and up to $250 onboard credit
- Three twisting waterslides and expansive outdoor activities
- Broadway-style entertainment and live performances
- Mediterranean and international dining venues
- Adults-only Aurea Spa with Balinese-inspired treatments

Discover the highlights of France, Switzerland, and Italy on this 10-day, 9-night escorted vacation. Begin in Paris before continuing through Dijon, Bern, Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, and Rome. The package includes accommodations, daily breakfast, guided sightseeing, transportation throughout the itinerary, airport transfers at scheduled times, and the option to add international flights. Book this travel deal by September 30, 2026.
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- 9 breakfasts included
- Escorted tour through France, Switzerland, and Italy
- Hotels throughout the itinerary
- Airport transfers at scheduled times
- Transportation between destinations
- Guided sightseeing and included activities in Paris, Bern, Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, Verona, Florence, Pisa, Rome, and more

Explore the scenic coastlines of Canada and New England aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on a 7-night round-trip cruise from Boston. This itinerary features stops in Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Saint John in New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy, along with two relaxing days at sea. Enjoy a variety of onboard dining, entertainment, activities, and family-friendly amenities, or upgrade with the Free at Sea package for perks like an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip sailing from Boston
- Visits Portland, Bar Harbor, Halifax, and Saint John
- Two days at sea
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Breakaway
- Optional Free at Sea package with dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits

Create your own Irish adventure with this customizable 6-day self-drive vacation from Brendan Vacations. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary while a rental car from Hertz or Enterprise, hand-selected accommodations, and curated experiences are arranged for you. Save up to $500 when you book by July 31, 2026, for travel through December 31, 2026.
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- Fully customizable itinerary
- Rental car from Hertz or Enterprise
- Hand-selected accommodations
- Curated activities and experiences
- Flexible travel dates

Experience New England’s autumn scenery on a 9-day guided Globus tour from Boston. Travel through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with visits to Portland, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, the White Mountains, Woodstock, Stockbridge, Mystic Seaport, and Newport. The tour includes hotel accommodations, guided sightseeing, eight breakfasts, one lunch, and four dinners. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Round-trip guided tour from Boston
- Acadia National Park visit
- Scenic drive through the White Mountains
- New England covered bridge and fall foliage stops
- Norman Rockwell Studio & Museum
- Mystic Seaport Museum
- Choice of Newport excursion
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners

Explore Ireland on a 9-day, 7-night guided vacation with roundtrip flights, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transfers, and guided sightseeing. Begin in Dublin, then travel through Athlone, Galway, Connemara National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cork, and Kilkenny before returning to Dublin. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from major U.S. airports to Dublin
- 7 nights in Charm-category hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Dublin walking tour
- Galway and Athlone sightseeing
- Connemara National Park, Cliffs of Moher, and Ring of Kerry
- Cork and Kilkenny visits
- English-speaking guide during tours

Explore Spain on a 9-day, 7-night guided vacation with roundtrip international flights, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transportation between cities, and guided sightseeing. Visit Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, with highlights including the windmills of Consuegra, the Mosque of Córdoba, the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, and city tours in all six destinations. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip flights from the U.S. to Madrid and home from Barcelona
- 7 nights in Charm-category hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- Guided tours of Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona
- Entrance to the Mosque of Córdoba
- Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens visit
- Windmills of Consuegra stop
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Air taxes, fuel surcharge, and customary tips

Journey through Ireland aboard the private Emerald Pullman heritage train on this 7-night rail tour from Dublin. Stay at four-star hotels in Killarney, Clifden, and Belfast while touring highlights including the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Connemara, and the Giant's Causeway. The tour includes daily Irish breakfast, select dinners, a champagne welcome reception, transfers, sightseeing, admissions, and six days aboard the exclusive Emerald Pullman train. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Six days aboard the private Emerald Pullman heritage train
- Three nights in Killarney, two in Clifden, and two in Belfast
- First Class rail between Dundalk, Belfast, and Dublin
- All transfers, tours, and admissions

Sail from Philadelphia to Quebec City aboard Norwegian Jewel on an 11-night Canada and New England cruise. The itinerary visits Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John on the Bay of Fundy, Halifax, Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Charlottetown, and Saguenay before arriving in Quebec City. Travelers can explore historic cities, rugged Atlantic coastlines, Acadia National Park, Prince Edward Island, and French-Canadian culture along the way. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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- Philadelphia departure and Quebec City arrival
- Norwegian Jewel
- Seven ports across New England and eastern Canada
- One day at sea
- Free at Sea perks including open bar, four specialty-dining meals, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits

Escape to Ischia, a hidden island paradise in Italy's Bay of Naples, with this 5-night vacation package. Stay at Hotel Terme La Pergola & Villa Flavio with daily breakfast included, plus round-trip flights from various U.S. airports and ferry transfers between Naples and Ischia. Travel is available on select dates, including departures in October 2026. Book this travel deal by September 30, 2026.
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- Round-trip flights from various U.S. airports
- Five-night stay at Hotel Terme La Pergola & Villa Flavio
- Ferry transfers from Naples to Ischia
- Daily breakfast
- Standard room accommodations

Sail round-trip from Boston aboard the Norwegian Breakaway on this 7-night Canada and New England cruise. The itinerary includes Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John on the Bay of Fundy, and Halifax, along with two days at sea. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip sailing from Boston
- Stops in Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John, and Halifax
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Breakaway
- Free at Sea package
- Unlimited open bar
- Three specialty dining meals
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits

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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- 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

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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- 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

Save up to 50% and cruise through France's renowned Bordeaux wine region from just $830 per person. This 5-night CroisiEurope river cruise sails roundtrip from Bordeaux along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, with stops in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Libourne, and Saint-Émilion. Enjoy refined French cuisine, drinks included with meals and at the bar, onboard entertainment, and the opportunity to discover the region's celebrated vineyards and historic towns. Book this travel deal by August 2, 2026.
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- Roundtrip Bordeaux itinerary
- All meals and drinks included onboard
- Welcome cocktail and gala dinner
- Visits to Blaye, Libourne & Saint-Émilion
- Discover the Médoc wine region
- Port fees included

See Ireland your way on this fully customizable private driver vacation from CIE Tours. A knowledgeable local driver brings the country's history and culture to life while you tailor the itinerary to your interests, with opportunities to visit highlights like Glencar Waterfall and Ben Bulben. Save up to $2,000 per couple when you book by July 31, 2026, for travel through December 31, 2026.
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- Fully customizable itinerary
- Private vehicle with knowledgeable driver
- Flexible travel dates
- Personalized sightseeing recommendations

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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- 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

Discover Ireland at your own pace on this customizable 8-day luxury tour with a private driver-guide. Explore Dublin, Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, Donegal, Westport, and Connemara while traveling in a luxury vehicle and staying in carefully selected upscale hotels. Highlights include the Causeway Coastal Route, Giant's Causeway, Lough Eske Castle, Kylemore Abbey, and free time to experience Dublin's top attractions. The package includes six nights of accommodations, daily Irish breakfast, and six days with a private chauffeur. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026, for travel through December 31, 2026.
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- Private driver-guide and luxury vehicle for 6 days
- 6 nights in carefully selected luxury hotels
- Daily Irish breakfast included
- Visit Dublin, Belfast, Donegal, Westport, and Connemara
- Drive the scenic Causeway Coastal Route and visit Giant's Causeway
- Stay at Lough Eske Castle and other upscale accommodations
- Flexible, customizable itinerary with free time to explore
- Travel available through December 31, 2026

Explore Ireland and Northern Ireland on a 7-day guided Globus tour from Dublin. Travel through Galway, Westport, Donegal, Letterkenny, Derry, Belfast, and Carlingford, with visits to Rathbaun Farm, the Giant’s Causeway, and the Titanic Belfast Experience. The tour includes hotel accommodations, six breakfasts, two dinners, and guided sightseeing. Travel is available through March 28, 2027. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Guided round-trip tour from Dublin
- Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking
- Guided walk along Derry’s city walls
- Giant’s Causeway visit
- Two nights in Belfast
- Titanic Belfast Experience
- 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners

Experience a self-guided Irish adventure with roundtrip economy airfare from Newark, 7 nights of hotel stays, and a manual economy rental car for the duration. The itinerary includes stays in Kilkenny, County Kerry, County Galway, County Donegal, and Dublin, with time to explore highlights such as the Ring of Kerry, Galway’s Latin Quarter, the Wild Atlantic Way, and Dublin’s historic attractions. Travel is available through June 30, 2027. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip economy 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 near Dublin
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.