内容摘要：“I really hope people understand that pets aren’t just gifts or things to get rid of when they’re no longer small,” Anissa says. “Pet ownership takes dedication and love. They’re part of our families and should be treated as such.”

“I really hope people understand that pets aren’t just gifts or things to get rid of when they’re no longer small,” Anissa says. “Pet ownership takes dedication and love. They’re part of our families and should be treated as such.”

According to the newly released 2025 Holiday Barometer from, more than 7 in 10 Americans (71%) plan to travel between June and September, marking this summer one of the highest summers for travel intention in the study’s 25-year history. But this rebound isn’t about racking up passport stamps, per se. Instead, travelers are leaning into meaningful, domestic escapes, prioritizing wellness, emotional connection, and practicality over far-flung adventure.

That sounds familiar to Travelbinger readers, who’ve seen firsthand the rise of soul-nourishing retreats, low-key luxury, and the return of. This summer, it’s less about Instagram envy and more about internal peace.This summer isn't about the legendary European summer vacations, with only one-quarter of Americans (25%) saying they plan to travel internationally this summer. The majority of people are opting for getaways closer to home, mirroring what we’ve seen in the rise of domestic luxury destinations like

, the Catskills, and California’s under-the-radar wine regions, places that deliver transformative experiences without requiring a passport or an airport meltdown.Looking at today's trends, though, it seems that travelers want the best of both worlds: indulgence but also intention. In 2025, vacations and trips are unfolding in ways that prioritize familiarity, flexibility, and emotional recharge over status updates and bucket-list bragging rights.

Beyond logistics and cost, there's a new urgency influencing travel decisions: safety from natural disasters and geopolitical conflict.

With hurricane season looming and aWhile the chicken-craving masses waited for the Snack Wrap’s return, other fast-food chains have dropped their own versions: In March 2023, Wendy’s introduced its

; in July 2023, Taco Bell reintroduced itsfor a limited time; and in August 2023, Burger King launched

for a limited time, too.Most recently, a single day before McDonald’s announcement,