The Manual featured Classic Vacations® CEO Melissa Krueger in an article on how luxury travelers are planning European vacations earlier to secure the accommodations and experiences they want. The feature highlights Classic Vacations’ Summer 2026 Travel Trends report, noting strong demand for Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Portugal, with premium room categories, suites and sought-after experiences increasingly booking nine to twelve months in advance.
Krueger shared that. travelersare approaching Europe with a longer. planningwindow and a stronger focus on. access,local. expertiseand more personalized experiences. She also pointed. to risinginterest in lesser-traveled destinations such as Puglia, Sardinia, Montenegro, Paros and Naxos, as travelers. look for slower, moreimmersive ways to. experience Europe beyond thetraditional hotspots.