Dreaming of the French Riviera or Mykonos? You may not have to travel nearly that far. A new Booking.com travel trends report highlights the rise of “destination dupes”—places that deliver a similar vacation experience with better value and fewer crowds.
America only turns 250 once, and this summer the milestone is giving travelers the perfect excuse to swap the backyard barbecue for a bucket-list getaway. As communities prepare special events to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial, the Fourth of July is expected to be a busy travel season.
Soccer fans from around the world are expected to descend on Boston this summer as the city hosts seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, which runs from June 11 through July 19, is the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Boston will host five group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match and a quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
A memorable meal can sometimes become the highlight of a trip. That's one reason culinary experiences are playing a bigger role in travel planning, according to a recent luxury travel trends report. Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, recently introduced Sora, a new sushi-focused dining spot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
As the United States counts down to July 4, 2026, Massachusetts will begin celebrating the Revolutionary War during Patriots' Day weekend (April 18–20, 2026). Whether you are standing on Lexington Green at 5:15 a.m. to hear the first shots of the war or walking the Freedom Trail, these five historic towns offer more than just museums to travel back in time.
