Leisure travel is a trip taken for personal enjoyment and relaxation during one's free time. It can include activities like sightseeing, relaxing on the beach, and experiencing local attractions. Leisure travel can be done with family, friends, a partner, or alone.

Adventure seekers

These travelers seek adrenaline rushes through activities like white-water rafting or mountaineering.

Cultural travelers

These travelers immerse themselves in other cultures by visiting historical sites, museums, and festivals.

Foodies

These travelers prioritize culinary experiences, often trying traditional foods made with regional ingredients.

Luxury travelers

These travelers seek out comfort and extravagance in their flights, accommodations, and experiences.

Religious travelers

These travelers visit religious sites or take part in religious ceremonies.

Solo travelers

These travelers enjoy visiting destinations on their own, rather than being part of a group.

Bleisure travelers

The term “bleisure” combines “business” and “leisure” and refers to trips that incorporate business and personal time. This concept is also sometimes referred to as blended travel.

There are many different types of destinations, including:

• Natural attractions: Beaches, national parks, mountains, deserts, and forests.
• Cultural attractions: Historical places, monuments, ancient temples, museums, art galleries, botanical gardens, and cultural events. 
• Man-made attractions: Castles, forts, libraries, skyscrapers, and bridges.
• Sport attractions: Soccer games, Formula 1 races, and sailing regattas.
• Health tourism: Spa and wellness retreats, or traveling to another country for medical treatment.

Ocean Cruise:  In the ancient world, sea travel was an established, relatively common way of transportation between port cities, especially across the Mediterranean. Although passenger vessels did not exist, travelers could purchase passage on virtually any ship carrying goods. Large ships could accommodate hundreds of travelers. Today, ocean and river cruiselines travel the waterways with leisure travelers.

Cruise ship, a large ship used primarily for leisure cruising. While earlier cruises were usually undertaken on ships that had been built for a different primary purpose—such as mail delivery ships or ocean liners meant for transportation— modern cruise ships are essentially floating holiday resorts that feature entertainment, sports activities, and multiple restaurants.    

EVOLUTION OF SEA TRAVEL - SHIPS from 4000 BC to Present

River cruising as it's known today was introduced to Europe in the late 1960s. Before that, barges were used to transport goods along European waterways, and remained a popular and economical way to do business even after the railroad was introduced. 

Some of the best places to go on a river cruise in Europe include:

• Northern Rhine (Germany)
• Southern Rhine (France, Germany, and Switzerland)
• Rhône (France)
• Western Danube (Austria and Germany)
• Eastern Danube (Hungary and Serbia)
• Douro (Portugal)
• Seine (France)
• Main (Germany)

New to River Cruising? Here’s 11 Reasons to try one!

More than a century after making the first controlled, sustained flights of a heavier-than air aircraft, Wilbert and Orville Wright remain household names and key-figures in the narrative of early 20th-century American innovation and ingenuity.

Flight Through The Ages | KS1 History For Kids | STEM

The first public railway in the world opened in England in 1823. The first operational railroads in the United States were built in the 1820s and 1830s, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and New England states.

Today, the U.S. has just one train operator, Amtrak, and it runs inter-city rail services in 46 of the 48 contiguous states.  

The History of Amtrak in 2 minutes.

Of course, you can certainly take a roadtrip by bus, or by car, van or recreational vehicle.

 The History and Evolution of Transportation

4-Day Cruise to the Bahamas on Carnival Conquest. Enjoy a visit to Princess Cay a 40-acre tourist resort located on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. 

You will also enjoy a visit to Carnival's newest destination, Celebration Keys! (Summer 2025) It's nestled on the south side of Grand Bahama Island designed and built from the ground up, exclusively for Carnival guests.

Carnival's Celebration Keys

Aug. 14 - 20, 2025

New York City & The Statue of Liberty!!! 

Tour #2150459  (7-Days - 6 Nights)

Discover the "City that Never Sleeps" on your group bus trip to New York City!

Great experiences and beautiful sights!

• Two Guided Tours of New York City.  See Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, and much more!
• Visit the stunning One World Observatory
• Visit Ellis Island and Liberty Island - home of the Statue of Liberty!

Nov 03 - 08, 2025

Memphis - Home of the Blues, Soul & Rock n Roll

Tour #2164748 - (6-Days - 5 Nights)

• Guided Tour of Memphis
• Free time on Beale Street in Memphis 
• National Civil Rights Museum - dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr's struggle for equality
• Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
• Stax Museum of American Soul Music
• Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum

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4-Day Cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean - Utopia of the Seas

Beloved by cruise-goers, Nassau is a stunning Bahamian paradise and an essential destination on many Caribbean cruises. Hit one of Nassau’s many beaches, including Montagu Beach, Goodman’s Bay, and Cable Beach, to soak up some sunshine and relax in warm sands. Head to nearby Arawak Cay to sample the island’s best fish fry and conch, a Bahamian delicacy, or taste a flight of sweet rum at distilleries in the city center. Venture downtown for a shopping excursion; the Nassau Straw Market is popular for buying souvenirs made of hand-woven straw.

CocoCay: This collection of cays and small islands lies north of Nassau and is used exclusively by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing and scuba diving.

A Sneak Peek at the Ways to Splash on Utopia of the Seas

Las Vegas, often known simply as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-largest in the Southwestern United States.

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

U.S. Virgin Islands – Enjoy the glittering shores and island lifestyle loved by locals and travelers here. Check out the incredible footage of this tropical haven and plan a trip to fill a photo gallery of your own. 

Cancún, a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, is known for its beaches, numerous resorts and nightlife. It’s composed of 2 distinct areas: the more traditional downtown area, El Centro, and Zona Hotelera, a long, beachfront strip of high-rise hotels, nightclubs, shops and restaurants. Cancun is also a famed destination for students during universities’ spring break period.

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial.

Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center.

New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.

Alaska cruise itineraries allow you to experience thrilling glacier tours, watch whales dive through icy waters and embark on scenic hikes through lush rainforests (yes, rainforests).  Juneau is a paradise for shoppers, seafood lovers and nature enthusiasts. Other towns, like Ketchikan, Skagway and Sitka offer activities ranging from Yukon-bound train rides flanked by stunning mountain scenery to intimate encounters with Alaska's Indigenous communities. Elsewhere, kayak among icebergs in Tracy Arm Fjord and gape at still-advancing Hubbard Glacier's dramatic calving.

The Caribbean, is a subregion in the middle of the Americas centered around the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. Bordered by North America to the north, Central America to the west, and South America to the south, it comprises numerous islands, cays, islets, reefs, and banks.

#23 Bonaire (0:55) A Dutch Island

#22 Dominica (2:11) The nature island

#21 Saint Martin/St. Maarten (3:14) Shared by the Netherlands and France

#20 Puerto Rico (4:24) A U.S. territory (Has a Latin & Carribean feel!)

#19 Martinique (5:44) A French Island (French & West Indian culture)

#18 Aruba (7:09) Gorgeous weather! Dutch/Carribean islands

#17 Bahamas (8:32) Made up of some 700 islands;  A popular destination Naussau inland with luxury an all-inclusive resorts. The Islands of the Bahama: 

#16 Grenada (9:50) Home of the famous underwater sculptures parks, beaches, also the home of nutmeg.

#15 Guadalupe (11:04) A French Island. 

#14 Cozumel (12:37) Mexico's most popular holiday spot to sun bathe and scuba drive.  Note: The nation's largest island lies just off the Yucatan peninsula with dense forest coating its interior and admospheric old Maya ruins.

#13 St. Kitts & Nevis (13:32) Warm and laid back atmosphere. Colonial architure, volcantic landscape, etc.

#12 Dominican Republic (14:42) Beautiful sandy beaches and water activities. It shares the islands of Hispanio with Haiti in the great Antilles. The island where Christopher Colombus made his first stop in the new world in 1492. It is the first capital of the Spanish empire in the Americas.  Spanish hertiage. 

#11 Cayman Islands (16:23) A collection of islands that make of the Cayman Islands offer nature, beaches and unique opportunities . It is still owned by Britain. It has plenty of resorts and beach side condos.

#10 Barbados (17:19)

#9 Jamaica (18:38) The Caribbean's third largest island.

#8 U.S. Virgin Islands (19:51) U.S. Terriorities   Constitutes about 50 islands that are all apart of the U.S.  Some islands are so small they are uninhabited.  St. Croix: The largest and most populated island, with a large so; refining industry and tourism. Locals call it "Twin City."; St. Thomas, The capital of the USVI, with the port of Charlotte Amalie. Locals call it "Rock City." and St. John, Located about four miles east of St. Thomas, and only accessible by boat.  Locals call it "Love City."

#7 St. Vincent & the Grenadines (20:46)

#6 Cuba (21:51)

#5 British Virgin Islands (23:12)

#4 Curacao (24:31)

#3 Turks & Caicos (26:08)

#2 Antigua (27:12)

#1 St. Lucia (28:28)

Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful. It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and antelope.

From flat-topped Table Mountain down to the blue waters of Table Bay, Cape Town is simply stunning, but the city doesn't thrive by its looks alone. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis' creativity and innovative spirit.

The Italian city of Venice is a city like no other, rising from the waters of Venice Lagoon. Follow us through the historic streets – and canals – and see why Venice should be firmly on your bucket list!

Myrtle Beach – This jewel in the string of seaside towns that make up the Grand Strand offers its own spin on South Carolina’s coastal charm. Join us as we explore Myrtle Beach and some its its neighboring gems.

Memphis, TN is a city steeped in history, culture, and soul. From its iconic music scene to its mouthwatering barbecue, Memphis exudes a magnetic charm that captivates visitors and locals alike. But beyond its well-known attractions, there lies a tapestry of hidden gems and untold stories that truly set this city apart. Join Redfin as we embark on a journey to uncover what Memphis is known for.

10 Things to Love About This City:

1. Birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll

2. Mouthwatering barbecue

3. Civil rights history

4. Mississippi River

5. Arts and culture scene

6. Graceland estate

7. Beale Street

8. Diverse culinary scene

9. Festivals and events

10. Memphis in May

Chicago’s got the big-city vibes you want, but friendly locals and a walkable layout make it homey and accessible all at the same time. With 77 neighborhoods to explore, your best bet is starting with the Loop or Gold Coast to hit the highlights, then fan out. Wander among the architecture that made the city famous or eat your way through town. You’ll hear a lot about deep-dish, but the tacos are also next-level, thanks to Chicago’s thriving Mexican community. If you’re there in spring/summer, spend a do-nothing day lounging lakeside or grab a patch of grass at one of its many parks. At night, both the music and comedy scenes have put Chicago on the map. (You can't go wrong, but Lincoln Hall and Second City are always a good time.) There’s lots more to dig into.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a Canadian city at the famous waterfalls of the same name, linked with the U.S. by the Rainbow Bridge. Its site on the Niagara River's western shore overlooks the Horseshoe Falls, the cascades' most expansive section. Elevators take visitors to a lower, wetter vantage point behind the falls. A cliffside park features a promenade alongside 520-ft.-high Skylon Tower with an observation deck.

Niagara Falls is a city on the Niagara River, in New York State. It’s known for the vast Niagara Falls, which straddle the Canadian border. In Niagara Falls State Park, the Observation Tower, at Prospect Point, juts out over Niagara Gorge for a view of all 3 waterfalls. Trails from the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center lead to other viewpoints. The Aquarium of Niagara is home to Humboldt penguins, seals and sea lions.