In this episode, host Amanda Bauner explores 2025 travel trends, highlighting solo female travel, slow travel, and conscious travel. She discusses the rising popularity of eco-friendly trips, such as visiting Japan’s Yakushima Island and staying at sustainable lodgings in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Other key trends include sleep tourism, train travel, and astro-tourism.

• Forbes article written by Michelle Gross: “25 Transformational Travel Experiences in 2025”.

• Hilton’s 2025 Vacation Trends Report.

• TravelPulse.com’s article “The Top Travel Trends That Will Define 2025.

• Intrepid Travel’s Not Hot List for 2025.

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Amanda is enjoying the holidays and wishes the same for you! Happy Holidays!

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Host Amanda Bauner explores festive holiday destinations across the U.S. Highlights include Connecticut's Christmas Movie Trail and New York City's iconic holiday attractions. Amanda discusses Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Charlotte's Winterfest, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania's Christkindlmarket. Other featured locations include Leavenworth’s Bavarian festivities; North Pole, Alaska’s year-round Christmas spirit; and Nashville's vibrant music scene.

Explore Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas during the holiday season.

Plan your trip to Connecticut with this Christmas movie trail map.

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