If you've been dreaming of a great summer getaway, now's the time to start planning. You don't yet know where you want to go? Google Flights has some inspiration for you with the release of its list of the best summer travel destinations for 2024.
The most popular destinations sought by U.S.-based travelers are the ones you might expect: London, Paris, Tokyo, Rome and New York, respectively, make up the top five. Cancun fell to sixth after finishing third last year, followed by Orlando, Las Vegas, Seattle and Athens, Greece. Other US cities like Boston, Honolulu, Miami, Los Angeles and Denver made the top 20, while Chicago and San Francisco failed to make the list this year.
Google Flights also provides more accurate information on top destinations for couples, families and solo travelers, all of whom Turks and Caicos love. Couples are looking to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Poconos, Maldives, Cancun and Gatlinburg. The Turks and Caicos Islands also top the list for families, followed by Myrtle Beach, Jamaica, Cancun and Aruba. Solo travel continues to grow in popularity, and Google Flight data reveals that solo travelers are considering trips to the likes of Bali, Japan, Acadia National Park in Maine, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Costa Rica.