This summer, travelers are falling in love with London and are heading there in droves. This is according to Google, which has named the UK city the most popular destination for summer 2024. The list reflects searches within the United States on Google Flights for travel between June 1 and August 31, the company shared. travel + leisure.
London was followed by its neighbor to the south, Paris, which of course is always a good idea. Following the European cities, Tokyo remained in 8th place in 2023, but this year it jumped to 3rd place in the ranking.
Google reveals the most searched summer destinations
Trips to Rome and New York round out the top five spots on our list of popular summer destinations. Cancun, typically a perennially popular city, dropped from second place in 2023 to sixth place on the list this year.
Travelers are also searching for trips to Bali's dreamy beaches. Bali tops the list for solo travel, followed by Japan, Acadia National Park in Maine, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.T+L 2024 Destination) Costa Rica.
In fact, solo travel has been extremely popular this year, with searches reaching an all-time high in January.
Travelers may also search for specific activities on Google, such as popular things to do in Las Vegas for couples or things to do in Orlando with kids. But Google says Turks and Caicos is the most popular destination for both families and couples.
Google Flights not only makes it easy to find ticket options, but it also helps travelers by not only making it easy to find flight options, but also by letting customers know specifically when the lowest prices will be available so they can accurately predict when to buy a ticket. It can also help you save money on your dream trip. This search engine also provides flight tracking and alerts.
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This article first appeared on travelandleisure.com.
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