Summer Travel Cheat Sheet, Revealing Cheapest Times To Fly
TRAVELS & Places to go
According to Expedia® data, searches for summer getaways have steadily increased over the last month, with many top destinations seeing double-digit increases week-over-week in March. Destinations seeing a recent spike in interest for June to August travel include Singapore (+60%), Houston (+55%), Bali (+35%) and Washington, D.C. (+35%), indicating travelers are researching getaways both near and far. With summer vacation FOMO taking hold, Expedia offers a look at the season's trending destinations and tips for helping travelers get more out of their summer trips, including how to score the season's cheapest fares. "People are ready to make their summer vacations happen no matter what," said Christie Hudson, senior public relations manager for Expedia. "With many travel restrictions easing over the past month, travelers have been inspired to dust off their bucket lists and get a jumpstart on planning. Prices are already reflecting that pent-up demand, so timing 30 June 2022| PB Parenting |
is going to be key for getting the best deal." Summer hotspots: These are some of the trending destinations travelers are eyeing for summer getaways, based on recent spikes in flight searches: Beach bliss: Bali (+35%), Maldives (+25%), Santorini (+20%), Los Angeles (+20%), Bar Harbor (+20%) U.S. city breaks: Chicago (+40%), Houston (+55%), Washington, D.C. (+35%), Austin (+30%), New York City (+30%) Adventures abroad: Singapore (+60%), Stockholm (+35%), Ontario (+35%), Berlin (+30%), Dubai (+20%) National and state parks and other outdoor destinations are expected to remain popular this summer as top road-trip destinations, including Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone National Park. Best times to travel this summer: August is the cheapest month to fly, with average ticket prices (ATPs) nearly 10% lower compared to July and 5%
