Cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal aboard Holland America's Oosterdam on August 2, 2026. The itinerary includes Ibiza, Alicante, Malaga, Tangier, and two days at sea. The offers also includes free kids' fares. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Included entertainment like Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included dining at Lido Market, Dive In, 24-hour room service, and The Dining Room
Travel from Rome to Paris on this 9-day Globus guided tour through Italy, Switzerland, and France. Highlights include the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, a private boat ride in Venice, a cruise on the Seine River, and first-class hotel stays in Rome, Florence, Venice Island, Lucerne, and Paris. Book this travel deal by May 16, 2026.
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- Radisson Blu Rome or similar
- Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in Florence or similar
- Carlton On The Grand Canal in Venice or similar
- Astoria in Lucerne or similar
- AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot or similar
- Single supplement waived on select dates
Pair an all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise with Switzerland rail journeys on this 22-night cruise and rail package from Imagine Cruising. Depart on June 24, 2027, and travel aboard Celebrity Equinox, with hotel stays in Barcelona, Florence, Lake Garda, St. Moritz, Interlaken, and Montreux. The package includes flights, taxes, transfers, a 10-night all-inclusive cruise, classic drinks, Wi-Fi, 3 scenic Swiss rail journeys, and escorted tours including Jungfraujoch, Bern and Thun, and Chillon Castle with wine tasting. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Bernina Red Train Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Interlaken
- GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux
- “Top of Europe” Jungfraujoch tour
- 4-star hotel stays with breakfast
- Select hotel stays with dinner
- Celebrity Equinox cruise with drinks and Wi-Fi
Sail from Civitavecchia, Italy, to Barcelona aboard Oosterdam on this 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Holland America Line. Depart on August 29 and visit Portofino, Ajaccio, Marseille, and Gibraltar, with two days at sea. The offer also includes free fares for kids. Book this travel deal by May 21, 2026.
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- Portofino waterfront and Cinque Terre excursions
- Corsica sights and farmers' market options
- Marseille, Avignon, and Provence tours
- Gibraltar Rock and tapas excursions
- Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Lido Market and The Dining Room
- Fitness center and Pickleball at Sea
Travel through Italy on this 9-day Globus guided tour. The trip includes visits to Venice Island, Florence, Assisi, Rome, and Pompeii, with first-class and superior first-class hotels along the way. Highlights include a private boat ride on Venice's canals, a visit to the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, and a guided walking tour in Florence's historic center. Book this travel deal by May 15, 2026.
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- Private Venice boat ride
- Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Florence guided walking tour
- Guided Italy touring
Sail Holland America Line’s Oosterdam from Piraeus (Athens) to Civitavecchia (Rome) on this 7-day Mediterranean cruise. Ports and scenic cruising include Kotor, the Bay of Kotor, Corfu, Messina, the Strait of Messina, evening cruising by Stromboli Volcano, and Naples for Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Offer includes free fares for kids. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Cruise aboard Oosterdam
- Sail July 19 to 26, 2026
- Visits Athens, Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Naples, and Rome
- Scenic cruising through the Bay of Kotor and Strait of Messina
- Evening cruise past Stromboli Volcano
- Included onboard entertainment like Billboard Onboard, World Stage, and Rolling Stone Lounge
- Included dining at Lido Market, Dive In, 24-Hour Room Service, and The Dining Room
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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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 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
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
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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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 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
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 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
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
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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.