Planning your 2025 vacation? Now’s the perfect time to start! Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical escape to Hawaii, a festive holiday season in New York City, or an adventurous Alaska cruise, booking early ensures you secure the best deals and experiences. In this month’s Travel Hotlist, we explore five must-visit destinations for 2025, complete with expert tips on booking, top hotels, river cruises, and more. From spooky weekends in Salem to scenic European river cruises with Adventures by Disney, this guide will inspire you to lock in your dream trip now!

We’re sharing 5 amazing road trips from New York City - all under 5 hours away! You won’t want to miss these incredible destinations. While we prefer to adventure further for our “big” vacations, we love a long weekend away and sometimes a road trip is the perfect option!  No worries about flight delays, no TSA, less packing stress.  Just your crew, a great playlist and a straight-shot to the fun!