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Tripadvisor's Fall Finds: City Breaks and Solo Trips Hot This Season
Tripadvisor's Seasonal Travel Index Outlines Traveler Sentiment and Insights for Australia, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States This Autumn
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[{"type":"text","content":"Tripadvisor's Seasonal Travel Index Outlines Traveler Sentiment and Insights for Australia, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States This Autumn\nNEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAlthough the popular summer vacation season is coming to a close, travel doesn't appear to be fading with it: 74% of American travelers surveyed report they will travel this fall, well above the 61% planning to travel at the same time last year. Similarly, over half (52%) plan to travel more than they did last fall and only 3% will travel Iess.\nOn trend with increased travel is a rise in international trips. While 65% of U.S. travelers will stay domestic this fall, the remaining travelers set their sights on global destinations: more than a quarter (27%) will travel both internationally and domestically, and nearly one in ten (8%) have fully prioritized international travel over domestic this season. Notably, the share of international travel has recently surpassed pre-pandemic levels, a trend that's been gradually rising over the past two years. Even for those staying in the U.S., the vast majority (80%) plan to travel over four hours from their home.\nSame cities, new ways to exploreCity breaks are most popular with travelers this fall, as familiar favorites in Europe and Mexico continue to shine. 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. That said, people want to explore these destinations in more depth, evidenced by the fact that \"culture and sightseeing\" is the number one trip type for Americans this fall, and interest in museums and cultural sites is on the rise. Plus, Tripadvisor first-party data indicates that travelers are keen to try more local tours and activities, booking new and elevated ways to experience classic attractions (as shown below).\nMost Popular International Destinations for Americans This Fall\nParis, FranceMost booked experience: Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing CruiseCancun, MexicoMost booked experience: Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid All-Inclu...