Dreaming of a winter getaway? Airbnb just released its 2023 winter and holiday travel trends, and it shows big interest in South America, the Asia-Pacific and the Bahamas.
After prolonged periods of COVID-related lockdowns and travel bans, the platform's list notably includes several spots in Japan. Osaka has emerged as a top destination, likely benefiting from Japan's easing of travel restrictions in October 2022.
U.S. travelers, in particular, are gravitating toward sun-drenched destinations this winter, and domestic travel includes more small-town destinations, according to the Airbnb's data.
Trending Global Destinations
Here are 10 of the trending worldwide destinations for winter and holiday travel, according to Airbnb's searches between January 1 and September 2023.
For those taking the whole family out this winter, the top international spots were similar but also included Spain, France and the United Arab Emirates.
Here are 10 of the most globally searched destinations for family Airbnb stays between November 1 and December 31.
Tokyo, Japan
Québec City, Canada
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
La Crucecita, Mexico
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tignes, France
Nassau, the Bahamas
Americans, meanwhile, are looking for warm global getaways, including El Salvador, Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.
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Domestic Travel
Smaller U.S. cities are gaining traction this winter, including Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Gainesville, Florida, according to Airbnb, reflecting a shift from traditional urban centers.
Here's are U.S. locations with the highest growth in searches for the 2023 winter season, according to the website.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Gilbert, Arizona
Bentonville, Arkkanas
Universal City, Califonria
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New Haven, Connecticut
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Gainesville, Florida
Dahlonega, Georgia
Lihue, Hawaii
Boise, Idaho
Galena, Illinois
Bloomington, Indiana
Des Moines, Iowa
Kansas City, Kansas
Louisville, Kentucky
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Salem, Maine
Bar Harbor, Majne
Ocean City, Maryland
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Saint Paul, Minnesota
St. Louis, Missouri
Starkville, Mississippi
Big Sky, Montana
Greensboro, North Carolina
Omaha, Nebraska
Lincoln, New Hamphsire
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Las Vegas, Nevada
Jersey City, New Jersey
Syracuse, New York
Fargo, North Dakota
Cincinnati, Ohio
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Leavenworth, Washington
Eugene, Oregon
State College, Pennsylvania
Providence, Rhode Island
Columbia, South Carolina
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Knoxville, Tennessee
Arlington, Texas
Brian Head, Utah
Ludlow, Vermont
Hampton, Virgina
Snowshoe, West Virginia
Madison, Wisconsin
Teton Village, Wyoming
If you're traveling across the U.S., time is ticking to score the best deals on holiday travel. For the best deals on Thanksgiving and Christmas trips, travel-booking site Hopper experts say to book by October 14.
Hopper's lead economist, Hayley Berg, told Newsweek that Thanksgiving flights are down 14 percent and Christmas prices are down 12 percent from last year.
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