This month, Tripadvisor published its annual summer travel index, which revealed the main international destinations tendency to American travelers.
The report revealed that American travelers are looking for abroad for major cities and relaxed holidays on the beach, with 51% of travelers citing their main reason for traveling is to relax and rejuvenate.
“This is part of a permanent trend where people want to embark on the culture they can take and get a little more off the beaten track,” said Hilary Fischer-Groban, principal director of the global brand, ideas and communications, told CNBC Make IT.
“Many places are destinations where you can go and do some of the classic activities, but also make big jumping points for others. It really talks about the diversity of what travelers want to do now.”
To classify cities, TripAdvisor used data from an online survey with more than 2,800 consumers carried out between March 26 and April 8, 2025, in six countries: Australia, Japan, France, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States, it also used research carried out by travelers on Tripadvisor between February 1 and April 10, 2025, for travel between June and August 31, 2025.
Four of the first 10 trendy destinations for us, travelers are in the Caribbean.
“People really want relaxation and large beaches. I think it is testifying to the great work of the hotel industry in these places,” said Fischer-Groban. “I think we see a lot of beautiful innovations and freshness in certain properties that definitely attract people.”
N ° 1 World destination for American travelers: Cancún, Mexico
Cancun, Mexico
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Cancún, Mexico, ranked the main destination for American travelers.
“It is always strong on our list and continues to be popular. There is something for everyone there and you can really get a lot of beautiful nature,” said Fischer-Groban. “There is hospitality and incredible stations to almost any prices in Cancún. It can be quite practical and there is a major airport.”
Cancún is located in southeast Mexico and is an important tourist destination. The region is known for its white sandy beaches and cultural monuments, such as the underwater art museum near Isla Mujeres.
The city is also near Mexicans Tulum and Playa del Carmen. From May to early September, the region is also known for its whale shark observations.
The 10 best international destinations for American travelers
- Cancun, Mexico
- Paris, France
- London, United Kingdom
- Rome, Italy
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Barcelona, ​​Spain
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Venice, Italy
- Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Paris, France, is the global destination n ° 2 for American travelers.
“Paris is an incredible city of world class and also an excellent starting point for other parts of Europe. The number one experience There is a visit to food. It is a city accessible on foot where you are going and you do not need to rent a car and you do not need to do it all in Paris. You are just able to explore a lot by yourself.”
Paris, France
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Paris is the world renowned house of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame. There are also other notable jewels such as Orsay Museum and Champs-Élysées. It is also not too far from the palace of Versailles, the former house of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
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