Kingdom and Cruise Travel’s Top 5 Vacation Destinations in 2025

Welcome to wave season 2025!  What is that?! Well, the holiday decorations are put away.  The holidays bills are getting paid off. Baby it’s cold outside and your mind is wondering to far off places. So, it’s time for a WAVE of travel bookings because your February break, Spring break and Summer Vacations are right around the corner.  But where should you go?  Kingdom and Cruise Travel has watched the trends.  We know the value of certain award-winning travel companies. To help you decide where to travel this year, here are our picks for the TOP 5 vacation destinations in 2025. Reach out to me or one of the many experienced agents at Kingdom and Cruise for expert vacation planning.

 TOP 5 Vacation Destinations in 2025

Don’t throw a dart at a map to decide your next vacation. Consult our specialists at Kingdom and Cruise Travel!

1. Universal Studios Orlando

For those who are enamored of theme park fun, Universal’s Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025 and it will be…well, EPIC!!!  Tickets and packages are now on sale.  Joining the current theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, this new park offers FIVE immersive worlds in one park.  Step through portals to enter the excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park.   Amazing new rides, dining options and even resort hotels await you at this vacation destination.  Our Universal specialists are standing by to help you plan!

With so many options, travel planning for Universal Florida parks is essential. Kingdom and Cruise Travel can plan your itinerary!

2. A Sailing on Disney Cruise Line’s Treasure

Disney Cruise Line tops the charts for Best Family Cruise Line year after year.   A Disney Cruise offers luxury, immersive Disney theming, the best kids clubs at sea, world-class entertainment and culinary adventures to please the palate.  The newest ship to join the fleet as of December 2024 is the Disney Treasure.  We highly recommend booking a 7-night sailing from Port Canaveral to the Eastern and Western Caribbean on this beauty.  Dine with the characters from Coco and Guardians of the Galaxy; grab a cocktail from the Haunted Mansion-themed bar and lounge; watch a Broadway-style performance of Moana; and take a ride down the Aquamouse, a thrilling water attraction at sea! Captain Mickey is ready to welcome you onboard.

The new Disney Treasure offers 7-night itineraries from Port Canaveral.

3. Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas

If you don’t have a week of PTO for a 7 night Disney Cruise, have no fear.  The World Biggest Weekend is here! Utopia of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s brand new Oasis class ship that sails out of Port Canaveral.  Yes, we are all about the vacations that are new for you this year!  They call it the “World’s Biggest Weekend” because it’s the second largest ship in the world and the itineraries are 3 and 4 night sailings.  Big ship + short sailings = the perfect fit for your family’s quick getaway! Want to learn more about this ship and the punch it packs into a weekend sailing? Check out our recent blog post detailing everything there is to know about this ship.

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas is the perfect vacation for cruisers who just have a few nights to spare.

4. NEW Sandals Resorts on St. Vincent and more…

Another NEW vacation option is this adults-only all-inclusive resort on the Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Vincent (south of Saint Lucia and north of Grenada).  St. Vincent opened its doors in May, 2024 and in true Sandals fashion, it aims to please the most refined tastes.  Sandals Resorts are known for going above and beyond in all-inclusive indulgence.  Sandals St. Vincent is no exception. Exquisite accommodations, all-inclusive dining, beverages, entertainment, land and water sports and more await at this beachfront resort.  With 11 restaurants, 5 bars including swim-up bars and magnetic beachfront views, Sandals Saint Vincent is a jewel of a find in the islands.  Other new Sandals resorts include Sandals Dunns River in Jamaica, Sandals Royal Curacao and Sandals Royal Bahamian.  Reach out to Kingdom and Cruise Travel to help you decide which luxurious option to choose!

All-inclusive luxury and awe-inspiring views await you at Sandals St. Vincent.

5.  AmaWaterways Nile River Cruise

Does this travel rec seem a little different from the rest? Maybe, but it made our top 5 because Nile River cruises are trending, and AmaWaterways is the BEST option for your Egyptian adventure! AmaWaterways cruises include exquisite cuisine, authentic experiences and extraordinary service. Their 11-night Nile River cruise and land experience allows you to explore ancient wonders and come face-to-face with the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Sphinx and the three Pyramids of Giza. Guided by an Egyptologist, this bucket-list itinerary includes exclusive experiences, such as a private tour of the tomb of Queen Nefertari and a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace.  Don’t wait! These cruises will fill up in 2025.

What would be YOUR top choice for a travel destination in 2025?  What would you add to the list? Drop a comment and let us know. We are here to help you plan the vacation of your dreams.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *