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Why Multi-Day Group Travel Is Having A Renaissance Moment

Jan. 23, 2026

EF Ultimate Break launches College Break collection

Feb. 5, 2026

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BookTok is behind the rise in a new era of literary-inspired travel

Sep. 11, 2025

Men's Journal

6/7/2026, Riviera Glamour: Exploring the Côte d’Azur From This Essential Home Base

The Zoe Report

6/1/2026, The Adult Summer Camp Trend Is Peak Nostalgia-Maxxing

USA Today

5/26/2026, I traveled to 3 countries with 30 strangers who all love the same books. You should too.

USA Today

5/9/2026, I found up to 90% off Memorial Day travel deals, flights, hotels ✈️

Workwire (Substack)

5/6/2026, The Rise of the Microbreak

Forbes

4/28/2026, Affordable Summer Travel: Where to go as Prices Increase

Fox 5, Atlanta

4/20/2026, **GenZ & Millenials Choosing experiences over siteseeing **

Boston Globe

4/30/2026, The Rise of the College Influencer, from side-hustle to six-figure career

HerCampus

4/21/2026, Move Over, Gap Year: Inside The Rise Of The “Graduation Honeymoon”

OK! Magazine

4/8/2026, How Gen Z and Young Millennial Are Traveling, According to Newly Released Findings From EF Ultimate Break

The Washington Post

4/2/2026, Airline bag fees are sky-high. Save money with these packing hacks.

The Compass

3/27/2026, Solar Boats Are Making Waves in Bangkok’s Canals

Mental Floss

3/20/2026, 10 Trending Literary Destinations for a 'Readaway' Vacation in 2026

Food Drink Life

3/19/2026, Romantasy travel turns fantasy novel escapes into real-world trips

Architechural Digest Mexico

3/13/2026, ¿Extrañas los campamentos de verano? Ahora existen en modalidad bussy adults

Parade

3/13/2026, Adults ‘Chasing Nostalgia’ Are Falling for This Fun Travel Trend

Euronews

3/12/2026, Chasing nostalgia everywhere’: Why adult summer camps are the hottest travel trend right now

OK! Magazine

3/10/2026, Winter Must-Haves and Activities That Are Perfect for the Cozy Season

USA Today

3/4/2026, Why cheap off-season travel is harder to find in 2026

The Abroad Pod

2/28/2026, 3 Days In Dubai (The Perfect Long Layover)

The Roam Report

2/25/2026, Over 170 Million U.S. Travelers Face Airport Gridlock As Spring Break Travel Hits Record Highs

Travel and Tour World (TTW)

2/25/2026, Swiss Alps Adventure Awaits: Adult Summer Camp by EF Ultimate Break Trend

Trend Hunter

2/25/2026, Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences

The Charlotte Observer

2/20/2026, 10 memorable destinations for Gen Z first-time international travelers

Travel Market Report

2/9/2026, EF Ultimate Break Launches College Break Collection for Gen-Z

Travel Weekly

2/5/2026, EF Ultimate Break launches College Break collection

Cool Material

2/2/2026, The Cool Way to Skip Valentine's Day (Hint: Leave Town)

Her Campus

1/29/2026, Busy Semester? Here Are 6 Companies That Will Plan Your Spring Break For You

Forbes

1/23/2026, Why Multi-Day Group Travel Is Having A Renaissance Moment

Elite Daily

1/9/2026, I Visited The White Lotus In Thailand For Less Than $100 & You Can Too

Yahoo Creators

1/9/2026, Gen Z Travelers Are Dry Tripping—and They're Having Way More Fun

Condé Nast Traveler

1/6/2026, BookTok Fans Can Walk in the Footsteps of "People We Meet on Vacation" With This New Tour

Elite Daily

12/22/2025, I Visited The IRL White Lotus & It Was Wayyy Cheaper Than You'd Think

USA Today

12/11/2025, Amazing gifts for readers that go beyond books

BuzzFeed

12/1/2025, I Take Over 10 Trips A Year: These 18 Cyber Week Travel Deals Are Actually Worth It

Detroit Free Press

11/28/2025, Black Friday deals on books, Audible and bookish gifts you won't want to miss

The Washington Post

11/26/2025, The Black Friday travel deals you’ll actually want to buy

USA Today

4/18/2025, Traveling for the holidays? Save on hotels, flights with these top travel deals ✈️

Yahoo Creators

11/11/2025, Have the runner’s high? Here are the best destinations for your next runcation

Her Campus

11/12/25, For Gen Z Travel Content Creator Emma Topp, The World Is Her Office

Refinery29

11/5/2025, EF Ultimate Guide Latin America Trip Black Friday Sales

Cosmopolitan

10/6/2025, Exclusive: EF Ultimate Break is Expanding Its Bookish Offerings with New ‘Fourth Wing’ Inspired Trip

Travel Market Report

9/18/2025, EF Ultimate Break Names Shane Steffens as President

TravelAge West

4/16/2025, Must-Try Mocktails in Mexico

Travel Weekly

9/18/2025, EF Ultimate Break names Shane Steffens president

Travel Market Report

9/17/25, EF Ultimate Break Meets Gen Z Demand with New Brazil Vacations

Condé Nast Traveller

9/11/2025, BookTok is behind the rise in a new era of literary-inspired travel

Elite Daily

9/5/2025, How To Enter 'The Summer I Turned Pretty's Conrad Look-Alike Contest

Cosmopolitan

9/10/25, Look Like Conrad Fisher? You Could Secure a Free Trip to Paris

The Manual

8/28/2025, Planning a trip to Thailand? These insider tips will help you do it right

Skift

8/17/2025, Spain's 2026 Solar Eclipse Sparks Tourism Rush

PhocusWire

8/13/2025, Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need

The Manual

8/6/2025, EF Ultimate Break launches BookTok tours for young travelers

New York Weekly Times

8/4/2025, The Most Popular Literary News This Week

Book Riot

8/3/2025, The Most Popular Literary News This Week

TravelPulse

7/23/2025, This Tour Company is Launching Trips Inspired by Your Favorite Books

Travel Pulse Canada

7/23/2025, This Tour Company is Launching Trips Inspired by Your Favorite Books

Breaking Travel News

7/17/2025, EF Ultimate Break Launches the Ultimate Mystery Trip: Europe for Young Travelers Who Crave Adventure

The Guardian

7/11/2025, Spreadsheets and day trips to Egypt: how gen Z is ‘soft saving’ for the future

AOL UK

7/11/2025, Spreadsheets and day trips to Egypt: how gen Z is ‘soft saving’ for the future

Trend Hunter

7/26/2025, Top 55 Travel Trends in July

The Sober Curator

7/3/2025, EF Ultimate Break Rolls Out Sober Group Tours For Gen Z  | The Sober Curator

Passport Magazine

XX/XX/2025, What’s New, Hot, and Happening In Bangkok

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

5/4/2025, Downsizing what you take with you

Travel Weekly

4/18/2025, The rise of the sober-curious tour: Why more people are picking alcohol-free travel

USA Today

4/18/2025, Book your dream vacation for the right price! Shop top travel deals on hotels, flights ✈️

TravelAge West

4/16/2025, Must-Try Mocktails in Mexico

Trend Hunter

4/14/2025, Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours

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EF Ultimate Break Turns Travel Daydreams into Reality With “Win Your Wishlist” Event

Apr. 8, 2026

EF Ultimate Break, a leader in experiential travel for young adults, today announced “Win Your Wishlist,” a new promotional event inviting young travelers...

Because Summer Camp Shouldn't Just Be for Kids: EF Ultimate Break Announces Camp Ultimate Experience in Switzerland for Adults

Feb. 25, 2026

GenZ is chasing nostalgia everywhere — So EF Ultimate Break built them a summer camp experience in the Alps, including yoga at sunrise, mid-day hikes, and bonfires under the stars.

EF Ultimate Break Introduces College Break Collection of Tours

Feb. 5, 2026

EF Ultimate Break, a leader in experiential, guided travel for 18-35-year-olds, today unveiled its College Break collection: a curated lineup of 20+ tours designed.

EF Ultimate Break Names Portugal Its 2026 “Destination of the Year,” Celebrating Travel That Feels Real, Restorative, and Adventurous

Dec. 2, 2025

EF Ultimate Break, a leader in experiential, guided travel for 18–35-year-olds, today announced Portugal as its 2026 “Destination of the Year,” highlighting three...