More than 212 million Americans plan to travel this summer
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If you are thinking of traveling this summer but don't know where to go or what to do, please use this as a reference.
TripAdvisor released its Summer Travel Index last week, revealing the most popular summer destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
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So whether you want to relax on the beach, tour a majestic castle, enjoy heart-pounding thrill rides or simply get outdoors and enjoy nature, there's something for everyone .
Americans and travelers around the world are just itching to travel and get on a plane. In fact, his Summer 2024 Travel Index on TripAdvisor found that despite cost concerns, people are planning to travel as much or more than they did last summer.
But where is everyone going? According to TripAdvisor, Americans are traveling for more adventure, entertainment, and sporting events.
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Want to stay in America? According to TripAdvisor, the top five most popular domestic destinations for U.S. travelers are:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Orlando, Florida
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- new york city
Would you like to travel the world? According to TripAdvisor, the top five most popular international destinations for U.S. travelers are:
- cancun, mexico
- london, united kingdom
- punta cana, dominican republic
- Paris, France
- cabo san lucas, mexico
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A road less traveled
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The top domestic and international travel destinations are not that surprising.
What if you want to explore hot destinations domestically or internationally this summer?
The list also includes that.
According to TripAdvisor, the top 10 fastest-growing domestic destinations for U.S. travelers include Yosemite National Park in California (No. 1), Sandusky in Ohio (No. 8), and Mackinac Island in Michigan. (10th place) included.
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Moon rainbow dancing over Yosemite Falls during Strawberry Full Moon
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Several Florida communities made the list, including Santa Rosa Beach (No. 3), Fort Myers Beach (No. 6) and Tavernier in the Florida Keys.
A second national park, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, also made it into the top 10.
The U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands ranked among the top 10 international destinations for U.S. travelers, as did European destinations such as Puerto Rico in Spain and Peru in South America.
Maldivian destinations such as Irufushi, Male and Fasmendhoo also made it into the top 10.
