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Ana Altchek
2024-04-10T14:38:25Z
- Google Flights revealed the top searched destinations on its platform for summer 2024.
- The data is based on the most searched travel destinations from US users between June and August.
- Neither New York nor Paris took the top spot.
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If you're looking to get away this summer, you may find inspiration from Google Flights' list of the top searched destinations for the summer of 2024.
The list is based on US users' most searched destinations on Google Flights for travel between June 1 and August 31.
The list remained largely consistent from 2023, but Chicago and San Francisco didn't make the top 20 this year. The insights also revealed that searches about travel itineraries and "solo travel" reached an all-time high in January 2024.
Here are the top 13 destinations.
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13. Barcelona
There's a long list of tourist attractions in Barcelona including renowned museums featuring Picasso and Joan Miró, exploring the Gothic Quarter's architecture. Barcelona is also well known for its iconic nightlife.
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12. Miami
Miami is known for its clear beaches and vibrant culture. It's also rated second in US News and World Report's "10 Best Party Cities " in the US.
The travel destination is also a popular site for families, and made the third spot in Google searches for top places to do things with kids, according to Google trend insights from for January 14 to March 14.
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11. Los Angeles
Located in Southern California, LA is known for its beaches, Hollywood glamour, Mediterranean climate, and wellness culture. The city has a number of tourist sites, including the iconic Hollywood sign, Universal Studios, and the Getty Center.
If you plan to visit LA, make sure you factor in the cost of transportation — and the time you may spend in traffic.
10. Athens
Athens is rich in history and has a number of tourist attractions. BI has previously suggested visiting the Athens National Garden National Garden, the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Areopagus Hill, and Mount Lycabettus.
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9. Seattle
Seattle, often referred to as the Emerald City, is home to major companies like Amazon, Starbucks, and Tableau. Surrounded by water, mountains, and forest, it's also known for classic attractions like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and its grunge music scene.
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8. Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for its extravagant gambling scene and luxurious hotels. It was also ranked the number one city to party as of August 2023, according to US News and World Report.
It's not just a hot spot for bachelor parties though — according to Google travel insights from January 14 to March 14, it was the number one location people searched in the US for places to go as a couple.
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7. Orlando
Orlando was the first ranked location for searches that led with the prompt "things to do" with kids, according to Google travel insights from January 14 to March 14. The Florida destination is filled with family-friendly tourist attractions, like Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld.
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6. Cancún
Located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Cancún is a popular vacation destination known for its Caribbean waters, luxurious all-inclusive resorts, and vibrant nightlife. That, and it's often budget-friendly for the experience you're getting.
Cancún moved down from second to sixth place in Google Flights' 2024 destination list. The popular vacation spot was also listed in the top five locations for couples and families searching to get away, according to Google search insights from January 14 to March 14.
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5. New York
New York City, also known as the Big Apple or the city that never sleeps, has a seemingly endless list of tourist attractions. It has iconic landmarks, like the Statue of Liberty; world-renowned museums; a vibrant theatre scene; eclectic nightlife; and some of the world's best restaurants.
New York has something for everyone — but it's expensive. Prepare to spend more on everyday items if you visit New York City.
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4. Rome
Rome is filled with rich history and architecture that makes it an easy site for tourists to occupy themselves. Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Colosseum are a few of the most popular spots.
If you do visit Rome, make sure you avoid common tourist mistakes and tip the servers.
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3. Tokyo
Tokyo rose from eighth place to third in the last year, according to Google Flights.
The city in Japan has a convenient public transportation system and is relatively affordable. It also includes culturally rich sites like Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, and Sensō-ji Temple.
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2. Paris
Paris is known for its authentic culture, charming architecture, and buttery croissants.
If you visit Paris, you'll want to visit some of the famous tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Palace of Versailles. That, and you may want to brush up on your French too.
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1. London
London maintained its spot as the number one searched tourist destination for summer travel. While living in London can be expensive and cloudy, the city is lively and vibrant during the summer.
Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the thriving theatre scene are just a few of the activities this city has to offer.
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