Blooming this spring: Duo travel, city breaks, and relaxing poolside
Key Takeaways
- Excitement about International travel continues to grow, with guests showing a renewed interest in city travel during spring.
- Couples in particular are immersing themselves in the rich cultures of iconic European cities.
Key Takeaways
- Excitement about International travel continues to grow, with guests showing a renewed interest in city travel during spring.
- Couples in particular are immersing themselves in the rich cultures of iconic European cities.
Winter might not be completely over yet, but with temperatures starting to rise and the days getting longer – US travelers are already planning their spring break getaways. When it comes to locations, historic cities, small beach towns, and adventure fueled destinations are inciting wanderlust for US guests this spring1.
Rome-mantic international travel is on the rise
Excitement about international travel continues to grow, with guests showing increased interest in city travel this spring. Couples in particular are using spring break as an opportunity to travel across the Atlantic and immerse themselves in the rich cultures of iconic European cities. Below are some of the top trending international destinations US guests are searching for this spring2:
- Rome, Italy
- Seoul, South Korea
- London, United Kingdom
- Porto, Portugal
- Barcelona, Spain
- Dublin, Ireland
- Whistler, Canada
- Madrid, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Paris, France
Local travel sprouts with guests seeking sunshine and poolside relaxation
The city travel trend continues for travelers staying stateside, especially those hosting major sporting events. Home of The Masters golf tournament in early April, Augusta, GA, is our top trending US domestic destination this spring, with Indianapolis, host of the Final Four NCAA championship game also cracking the list. Other trending destinations include the vibrant jazz destination Kansas City and several coastal beach towns, famous for fair weather relaxation3:
- Augusta, GA
- Kansas City, MO
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Fort Worth, TX
- Tampa, FL
- St Petersburg, FL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Port Aransas, TX
- North Myrtle Beach, SC
Trending Categories: Amazing Pools, Beach and Iconic Cities are the most booked for spring in 2023
In May 2022, Airbnb introduced a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories, making it easy to discover millions of unique homes guests never knew existed. As spring emerges, guests are looking forward to defrosting in the warmer weather and absorbing the history of a foreign city – Amazing Pools, Beach and Iconic Cities are the most booked categories for US travelers this spring. However, many travelers are also craving adventure this spring break with Surfing, Skiing, and Golfing also appearing in the list of top 10 most booked categories4.
Spring break without breaking the bank: Most wishlisted affordable stays
Whether you’re planning on a solo trip, a romantic getaway, or visiting family and friends – spring break getaways don’t need to break the bank. On Airbnb our wishlist tool is used by many to save some of their favorite stays and help with planning. This spring, we’re sharing some of the more affordable wishlisted homes by US travelers in 2022 – here’s our roundup of the most wishlisted homes among our trending destinations under $1005 to inspire your next trip6:
The New category, a great way to find deals
Another great way to find affordable listings on the platform and save money on your travels this spring is to check the ‘New’ category that was launched last November and includes homes added to Airbnb within the past 10 weeks. When joining Airbnb, Hosts often set an attractive price to highlight their homes.