With travel seeing an unprecedented return, Virtuoso revealed its findings on where affluent Americans plan to travel this summer. Analyzing more than $49.5 billion in travel bookings, Virtuoso, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, discovered the top 10 domestic and international destinations for summer.
Top 10 U.S. Destinations for Summer:
- California
- Hawai’i
- Florida
- Massachusetts
- Colorado
- Washington
- Montana
- South Carolina
- New York
- Alaska
While southeastern states like Florida and South Carolina continue to draw visitors in the warmer months, California takes the top spot for its diverse options throughout the state, from bustling cities to vast beaches to beautiful wineries. Alaska makes a surprise appearance, with Washington’s surge in bookings most likely in support of the Alaska summer season.
Top 10 Destinations for Summer 2022:
- United States
- Italy
- France
- Canada
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Mexico
- Ireland
- Switzerland
The return to European summer vacations sees seven European countries make the list, with American travelers eager to venture outside of their country. That said, Americans continue to express desire to explore more of the United States, and with Canada now open to American travelers, the country makes its return to the list once more.
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