Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today released the next in its Seasonal Travel Index series, revealing data and trends about what to expect for travel this fall. City breaks are most popular with travelers looking for fall travel. In fact, most travelers (75%) plan to return to a destination they’ve visited before, as repeat destinations can give travelers a greater sense of security.
For those looking to travel abroad, here’s the Most Popular International Destinations for Americans This Fall
- Paris, France
- Most booked experience: Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise
- Cancun, Mexico
- Most booked experience: Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour
- Rome, Italy
- Most booked experience: Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
- London, United Kingdom
- Most booked experience: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Most booked experience: Half-Day Adventure: 4×4 ATV, Water Cave and Dominican Culture At Punta Cana
My parents did one of those excursions at Punta Cana and absolutely loved it. The downside of booking a trip to the DR in fall is, of course, the threat of hurricanes.
So what are people looking for in fall travel?
- Most travelers will prioritize food while on their trip (67%), which aligns with food generating the most excitement. Younger groups are more likely to prioritize food, nightlife, and shopping. Local options are the most popular.
65% of U.S. travelers will stay domestic this fall, and for those staying stateside, the ever-popular Las Vegas, New York City, and Orlando round out the top three most popular destinations Americans will visit, respectively. But those are established trips and everyone is aware of those locations. Let’s look into what’s hot.
Below are the top trending domestic destinations for Americans this fall on Tripadvisor, based on places with the greatest year-over-year growth.