115 Million Americans Are Traveling This Holiday Season – Here’s Where They Are Going
Despite inflation squeezing Americans’ wallets and travel surge pricing making a vacation even more expensive, AAA predicts this will be the busiest holiday season since they’ve started tracking. While prices may be high, it’s the perfect time to get away from cold weather and enjoy the time off from work and school. Here’s where Americans are jetting off to this holiday season.
Where Are Travelers Headed?
Allianz Travel Insurance found Americans are planning holiday trips to New York City, Cancun, Mexico, and other warm-weather domestic and international locations.
Both US and International Spots Top Lists
AAA data also illustrates this trend, with destinations like Florida, the Caribbean, Las Vegas, and European cities like London and Rome rounding out their lists.
Are you traveling with the crowds this year or avoiding them?
New York City
Hilton, the second largest hotel chain in the world, reports that their members have booked rooms in the following five cities the most. The iconic holiday destination, New York City, tops its list of holiday destinations.
Where To Stay in New York City
Experience the best of the holiday season in the Big Apple at the 1920s classic landmark hotel Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of midtown, offering unparalleled access to all of NYC’s famous holiday happenings. Guests can enjoy a meal at The Press Club Grill, the hotel’s signature restaurant helmed by Chef Franklin Becker, or a seafood-tasting menu at the newly opened Nōksu.
Orlando
With kids out of school, it’s the perfect time to visit the theme park capital of the world. According to AAA booking data, the average price for a roundtrip ticket to Orlando this holiday season is $613, down from $735 last year.
It is also one of the most crowded times of the year at Disney and Universal, so pack your patience, too.
Where to Stay in Orlando
Waldorf Astoria Orlando is perfect for a holiday vacation as the hotel recently unveiled a property-wide reimagination, including a floor-to-ceiling transformation of all guest rooms and suites, a new lobby arrival experience, new design and culinary innovations at the award-winning restaurants Bull & Bear and Peacock Alley, enhancements to The Waldorf Astoria Spa and complete restoration of the esteemed 18-hole Waldorf Astoria Golf Club.
Cancun
Cancun remains a top holiday destination, with travelers opting to escape the cold to relax on Mexico’s sunny beaches and defrost from the winter chill.
A Brand New Cancun Resort to Try
Travelers looking for a book-it-and-done getaway should head to the newly-renovated 540-room Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort. Centrally located in Cancun’s famous Hotel Zone and nestled along 600 feet of pristine beachfront, the resort sits between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon.
Guests can enjoy five diverse dining options, an array of entertainment, multiple pools – including an exclusive kids pool – and a kids and teens club.
Las Vegas
Helping wallets this winter, a roundtrip ticket to Las Vegas is $508 now compared to $705 in 2022.
With a name like Sin City, Las Vegas may not be the first place you think of when planning a couples getaway. But with world-class nightlife and entertainment, top-notch restaurants and resorts, and an ever-growing list of things to do, Vegas is a thrilling and affordable getaway for couples, groups, and families.
The Coolest Pool Scene in Town
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton is the perfect playground. Take a dip in the hottest pool in town, unwind at the spa, or enjoy a bite in the hotel’s 12 experiential food and beverage outlets. The state-of-the-art 60,000-square-foot Mohegan Sun Casino is located within the resort for those looking to party and play.
Hawaii
With its warm aloha spirit, volcanic mountain terrain, tropical rainforests, national parks, unique cuisine, and world-class beaches, it’s not a surprise that Hawaii is a top destination this winter and year-round.
The six islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island welcome over 10 million people a year, each having its own vibe.
A Maui Icon
Nestled on 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Wailea Beach, Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort offers a range of vacation experiences, from nine inter-connected pools through waterslides and swings sets, to eight dining experiences including the recently opened Olivine, a new oceanfront culinary destination where the natural bounty of Maui is perfectly paired with the art of coastal Italian cuisine.
No wonder it tops Hawaii travelers’ bucket lists.
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