Allianz Partners USA has shared the results of its annual Top 10 Holiday Destinations survey, revealing the places Americans are most excited to visit this winter.
After reviewing more than 3.1 million itineraries for roundtrip flights departing from U.S. airports starting December 16 and returning by December 29, the award-winning travel insurance and assistance company found that international trips are on the rise this holiday season, accounting for 21 percent of bookings, compared to just 11 percent last year.
Domestic travel makes up 79 percent of itineraries, down from 89 percent in 2022, Allianz found.
For the third consecutive year, New York City ranks as the most sought-after domestic holiday travel destination, edging out fellow entertainment capitals in Orlando and Las Vegas. Los Angeles and Atlanta round out the top five, followed by Salt Lake City, Seattle, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale and Minneapolis.
Salt Lake City and Fort Lauderdale replaced Boston and Dallas-Fort Worth from a year ago.
Top Domestic Destinations. (Photo Credit: Allianz Partners USA)
When it comes to overseas travel this holiday season, many Americans have their sights set on Cancun, Mexico, which ranks number one for an impressive sixth straight year in 2023.
Two other Mexican destinations, San Jose del Cabo (third) and Puerto Vallarta (sixth), also rank inside the top 10 internationally.
Trailing Cancun is London. Montego Bay, Jamaica and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic also made the top five. After Puerto Vallarta, the top 10 comprises Nassau, The Bahamas; Paris, France; Oranjestad, Aruba and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
Top International Destinations. (Photo Credit: Allianz Partners USA)
While positions have shifted, the top 10 international destinations have remained the same since 2021.
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