Most Popular 2021 Vacation Destinations for Americans According to Google Data

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the places Americans can travel to this summer but many are putting their increased downtime to good use by looking ahead to next year's vacation. Luxury travel company Kuoni recently analyzed Google search data for April 2020 to establish the average monthly search volume in the United States for the terms "[destination] 2021" and "[destination] holiday 2021" for hundreds of the world's most popular destinations. Here were the five most-searched-for places.

Egypt is the fifth-most popular 2021 vacation destination among Americans and the most popular 2021 getaway for at least six of the countries Kuoni reviewed. The heritage-rich destination only recently reopened airports and major tourist attractions such as the Great Pyramids of Giza.

One of the three European countries in Americans' top five for 2021, Ireland is the trip of a lifetime for many, offering visitors tremendous landmarks and scenic landscapes that they won't find anywhere else. For those planning a 2021 vacation to the Emerald Isle, CIE Tours is your go-to for the perfect all-inclusive experience.

Like the rest of Europe, Greece remains off-limits to Americans. Still, the Mediterranean destination beloved for its unparalleled history and culture and popular islands is one of the most coveted places on the planet based on search data from U.S. travelers.

Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus crisis but has rebounded to become the second-most sought after destination among U.S. travelers. Even if they have to wait until 2021, there are still numerous reasons why Americans should consider a vacation to Italy, starting with the country's unquestionable charm.

2020 was poised to be a huge year for tourism in Japan following a record-breaking 2019. Nonetheless, while the COVID-19 pandemic has put the destination on hold for Americans, there's still much to look forward to beyond Japan's rich culture, otherwordly food and historic sites and iconic attractions in 2021, including the rescheduled Summer Olympics in Tokyo.