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Pinterest released its annual report, showcasing the biggest potential trends of the coming year. ailtonsza/Getty Images This feels absolutely bananas to say, but we are just mere weeks away from 2025. And it’s high time you start plotting out those 2025 getaways. A traveler paddle boarding in Laguna del Inca in Portillo, Chile.Credit:ailtonsza/Getty Images And for 2025, Pinterest says it’s all about “peak” travel.

These hotels will transport you to another world. Hotels play a starring role in many movies. Hotels can bring a big variety of controls and moods, from spooky to extravagant to quirky. Credit: Courtesy of Wonderland House For a few hotels, that different place they transport guests to is a movie set. Here are some of our favorites. There is also a giant poppy-themed bathroom with a two-person soaking tub with dual showerheads....

And most are in California. The second cheapest National Park to snag a flight deal isYosemite National Parkin California. Several parks including Glacier Bay, Joshua Tree, and Mojave broke visitation records. Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan.Credit:Getty Images Our national parks tell our shared American story. The app provides alerts on discounted flights, and other airfare deals.

Puerto Rico’s natural swimming pools have all the benefits of a beach without the crowds. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Everyone thinks of beaches when they think ofPuerto Rico. The mere mention of the island evokes thoughts ofsunbathing, surfing, and cold beerson the sand. Credit:Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure But, while touristsflood the coastline, residents head inland toward natural, freshwater swimming pools. These secluded spots are some ofPuerto Rico’s best-kept secrets. The water is always cold and flowing, a welcome relief on a hot day....

Travelers under the age of 16 or adults applying for the first time are eligible to attend. And while some locations require an appointment, others allow travelers to just show up. These passport fairs are often scheduled at local libraries, community centers, or other civic locations. U.S. passport application and passport book.Credit:Background: tattywelshie/Getty Images; Passport: spanglish/Getty Images A full list of dates and locations is available on theState Departments website....

Highlights include stays at San Domenico Palace, Taormina, and Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat. Credit:Courtesy of Four Seasons Courtesy of Four Seasons Courtesy of Four Seasons Yeo Eng Hwee/Courtesy of Four Seasons Courtesy of Four Seasons

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hurry, they’re already flying off the shelves. To help you navigate, I’ve rounded up the best travel product launches on Amazon this September. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington With fall just around the corner, its the perfect time to transition from summer to autumn must-haves. And the best part? Prices start at just $9. Amazon Keep scrolling to find the top 11 travel products to shop right now....

Tour operator Audley Travel is now offering ocean cruising as part of its incredible land-and-sea trips. Here’s where you’ve got the option to go. The trip starts at $23,380 per person. Scenic view of Lake Ashi in Hakone, Japan.Credit:Courtesy of Audley Travel This trip begins at $7,250 per person. This 26-day trip begins at $15,770 per person. See all the available land and sea offerings ataudleytravel.com/us.

Bolt Farm Treehouse just unveiled five new mirrored cabins on Whitwell Mountain outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bolt Farm Treehouse’s property is also connected to a 5,000-acre nature preserve. “The visually stunning architecture blends perfectly with nature, providing a fully immersive experience like no other.” Courtesy of ÖÖD Nightly prices start at $395. Courtesy of ÖÖD Beril Yilmaz/Courtesy of ÖÖD Beril Yilmaz/Courtesy of ÖÖD Courtesy of ÖÖD

Expect panoramic views of lush forests, sparkling coastlines, rolling hills, small towns, and big cities. TheNorthern Explorer trainstarts inAucklandand runs just over 400 miles south to New Zealands capital city of Wellington. After crossing the 58-mileCook Straitaboard the Interislander ferry, travelers can transfer to theCoastal Pacific trainat Picton. Credit:Picasa/Courtesy of Great Journeys New Zealand Finally, theTranzAlpine traintraverses the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps between Christchurch and Greymouth. Private coach or shuttle tours can whisk passengers to nearby destinations, including Queenstown and Milford Sound....

Finger Lakes Treehouse is the state’s first tree house accommodation. Courtesy of Finger Lakes Treehouse & Spa Its officially hygge season in most of North America. The 48-acre property opened in July 2023 and is bookable year-round. Credit:Courtesy of Finger Lakes Treehouse & Spa Over the years, theirtree house rentalshave grown both in size and popularity. On the wooden deck surrounding each home is a private hot tub under a pergola overlooking the woods....

The Gold Mountain Via Ferrata has expanded with two extreme segments both opening in June. travis perkins/Courtesy of Basecamp Ouray If youre not surewhat avia ferratais, youre not alone. Even the English translation of the Italian term iron path doesnt provide much insight. Credit:travis perkins/Courtesy of Basecamp Ouray To put it simply, a via ferrata is a fixedclimbing routemade up of metal rungs drilled into rock. Climbers can scale sheer mountain faces typically reserved for experts with relative ease....

Travelers are speaking out to say these spots aren’t half bad. Its a question or way of traveling that isnt always black-and-white. Sort of like some Disney attraction, but sadder, the very epitome of a kitsch tourist trap. Credit:Alex Livesey/FIFA via Getty Images The Reddit community responded, sharing the tourist-trap-inclined sites andtours that they genuinely likedand would recommend to others. Below arethe best responsesin order: Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Niagara Falls, U....