TAMPA, Florida. – What are the best places to travel this summer? WalletHub's list of the best summer 2024 travel destinations is out, and Bay Area residents don't have to go far to reach a top destination.
THE Tampa-St. The Pete-Clearwater region ranks fifth out of 100 metropolitan areas. On I-4, Orlando came in at No. 3.
To determine the best summer vacation spots, WalletHub looked at 100 of the most populated cities across six categories.
- Travel costs and hassles
- Local costs
- Attractions
- Weather report
- Activities
- Security
Atlanta was ranked as the top destination.
According to WalletHub, Atlanta was its top choice because it offers cheap flights from major cities that require no connections. Additionally, WalletHub claims it offers many diverse attractions and one of the country's last “last calls” at 4 a.m.
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The Miami area came in at 14th and the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area came in at 88th.
California's Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura region rounds out the list at 100th.
Click on here to see the full list of the best summer travel destinations 2024.
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