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An overwhelming 88% of Americans plan to take a vacation this summer, according to a recent Orbitz.com survey. So where’s everybody going? Summer travel seems to be almost exclusively domestic this year; Cancun, Mexico, is the only international destination to break the top 10, taking over the top slot from Orlando. The survey also shows a trend toward urban getaways, with cities accounting for half of the destinations, including a few surprises like Boston and Denver. And now, without further ado, we present this year’s 10 top summer travel destinations, complete with average flight and hotel prices:
Looking for a few tips on avoiding the rush? Here are a few things to keep in mind when booking your summer vacation:
· The majority of travelers prefer to take summer vacations in June and July (71 percent). For those that can hold out just a bit longer, Orbitz editors suggest traveling in August.
· Travelers can expect the biggest crowds of the summer on the Friday before Memorial Day (May 23).
· The July Fourth holiday falls on a Friday this year. Nearly 60 percent of travelers are taking an additional vacation day to take advantage of the long weekend and will be leaving on Thursday, July 3 – also one of the top 10 busiest travel days this summer.
· The busiest travel days for summer are Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Travelers should consider vacations on Sunday through Wednesday for lower volume days, which could also result in less cost.
