Classic Vacations is featured across several top-tier publications as part of a national conversation on Summer 2025 travel trends. These stories highlight evolving traveler preferences, expert insights, and commentary from Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger.
Melissa Krueger Talks Summer Travel Trends on The Folo by Travel Weekly
In a timely mid-summer episode of The Folo by Travel Weekly, Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger joins the show to discuss what’s still ahead for the Summer 2025 travel season. The conversation touches on late-season booking trends, the continued recovery of Maui, trending destinations like Italy, and the rise of JOMO (the joy of missing out) in travel planning.
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Classic Vacations Shares Summer Travel Tips in Luxury Travel Magazine
In a curated roundup of Summer 2025 travel guidance, Luxury Travel Magazine featured expert insights from Classic Vacations, spotlighting key destinations and planning strategies for the season.
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Classic Vacations Featured in TravelAge West’s 2025 Trend Report
TravelAge West included Classic Vacations in its Summer 2025 travel forecast, citing insights into booking patterns, luxury preferences, and what advisors should expect this season.
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Classic Vacations Quoted in The Washington Post on Packing Habits Across Generations
In a lighthearted and insightful look at American travelers’ packing styles, The Washington Post featured four quotes from Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger. The piece examines how generational preferences — from Gen Z social media outfits to boomer-level efficiency — are reshaping travel prep.
“Some Gen Z travelers bring multiple bags for social media wardrobe changes, while some baby boomers have packing down to a science after decades of international trips,” said Krueger.
“I avoid overpacking, support small businesses and come home with a suitcase full of stories — and maybe an extra pair of shoes.”
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Classic Vacations Highlights Top Summer Trends in The Manual
The Manual featured Classic Vacations in its Summer 2025 trends round-up, offering expert commentary on what’s driving travel choices this year — from flexible itineraries to personalization and destination demand.
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Classic Vacations CEO on Meaningful Travel in Travel and Tour World
In a Q&A focused on evolving traveler expectations, Travel and Tour World spoke with CEO Melissa Krueger about why travelers are prioritizing deeper cultural connections and slower, more intentional journeys in Summer 2025.
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