What Are the Most Popular Summer Destinations?

A review of Americans’ summer travel plans by Allianz Global Assistance found U.S. travelers are keen to sink their toes in the sand and seek the thrills of theme parks.

This is perfectly in line with statistics from summers past. 

Orlando, Florida, and Cancun, Mexico, topped the lists of travelers taking a vacation between May 29 and Sept. 4. In fact, domestic results showed that nearly 9 percent of Americans are traveling to Orlando during the summer. 

Las Vegas was the second-most popular destination, followed by Honolulu, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Maui, Boston, Denver and Fort Lauderdale. 

Internationally, travelers are most likely headed to Mexico and the Caribbean. According to the Allianz survey, eight out of the top 10 destinations abroad are south of the border. 

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Cancun topped the list with nearly 17 percent of travelers saying they were taking a summer vacation there. With its popularity growing by leaps and bounds, it’s no surprise to find that Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is the number-two spot for summer vacations. 

There are just two European destinations on the international list: London and Paris. 

Rounding out the top 10 in order of popularity are Los Cabos, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Aruba Island, Aruba; London, England; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Nassau, Bahamas; and Paris, France. 

In line with summer travel trends, the research also shows that most planned trips to top destinations such as Orlando and Cancun are for groups of two or more, indicating that families and multigenerational groups are using the summer months to travel together. 

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“Our statistics showed that Americans are more likely to travel in groups this summer and, for those traveling with children, family travel insurance is worth considering,” said Daniel Durazo, director of communications for Allianz Global Assistance USA. 

When you are traveling with kids, you don’t want to leave anything to chance. 

“Traveling can be unpredictable, especially with little ones. Insuring vacation costs for a party of five, six or seven can offer financial relief and peace of mind when travel plans go awry.”

Regardless of where you are traveling to this summer—a crowded beach or an exotic jungle—it’s good to be prepared and protected.