STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- KAYAK is
releasing its 5th annual Travel Hacker Guide featuring data on
where to go, when to book and best times to fly. And for the first
time since its inception, KAYAK will retire the Most Popular
list from the guide to encourage travelers to venture outside of
the most searched hotspots.
The 2020 Travel Hacker Guide includes lists, details and data
for: Under-the-Radar, Solo Travel, Trending and
Wallet-Friendly destinations, as well as guidance on When
to Fly.
The inaugural Under-the-Radar list highlights
destinations that haven't reached trending status, but should be on
your 2020 travel goals. These are destinations that have a high
density of hotels, but haven't spiked in travelers' searches just
yet. From European getaways to beachside cities, places like Port
Elizabeth, South Africa;
Santa Maria, Cape Verde; and Puerto
Varas, Chili make up this international list.
Another new list reveals the top destinations perfect for solo
travelers. According to KAYAK data, these places see more searches
for single travelers than anywhere else. From Ushuaia, Argentina to Nuuk, Greenland, you can travel solo with confidence
with our data on where to stay and when to book.
And if you are already sick of the cold weather and want to head
to a warmer destination like Aruba
or Palm Springs, When to Fly reveals that some of the best
deals are in February trips, so get searching!
KAYAK's 2020 Travel Hacker Guide reveals the following
additional insights:
- Hawaii is trending as the
Big Island ranks #1 on this year's trending list: Flight
searches are up 84% compared to last year, likely due to added
flight routes, with more air carriers flying directly into
Kona.
- Mexico continues to trend,
but a different city is stealing the limelight: Mexico City (2019's #1 trending destination)
fell off the top 10 trending list this year, replaced by the beach
towns of Los Cabos - Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
- Travel south to save: Looking to save a few dollars in
2020? Domestic destinations including Orlando, Dallas, Tampa
and Albuquerque all make this year's list of wallet-friendly
destinations. Want to flex your passport? Check out Guadalajara, Mexico to keep your trip within
budget.
- Make the most with a two-in-one vacation: Already
planning to visit Buenos Aires?
Why not extend the trip for a few days to check out Cordoba, Argentina with a quick direct flight,
allowing you to experience its historic backdrop and happening
nightlife. Other under-the-radar cities like Port Elizabeth,
Tbilisi, and Santa Maria are just a jaunt from major
international airports, making them the perfect extension to your
international trip.
- Put away the down-jacket for some spring skiing: For the
third year in a row, Denver and
Salt Lake City make our
Wallet-Friendly Destinations list. Even better - data shows
that one of the cheaper months to travel there is April, so sneak
in those last few weeks of spring skiing.
- Singles are flocking to Colombia: Medellin and Bogota top the list for best destinations for
solo travelers with 85% and 84% of flight searches, respectively,
being for parties of "one." With a burgeoning nightlife and easy
and affordable flights within the country, these two cities are
great spots to explore and meet other solo travelers.
For a full list of KAYAK's highlighted destinations in this
year's Travel Hacker Guide, as well as best times to fly to key
cities, check out the guide here:
https://www.kayak.com/travelhacker.
About KAYAK
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings
(NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine.
With more than 6 billion queries across our platforms each year, we
help people find their perfect flight, hotel, rental car, cruise,
or vacation package. For more information,
visit www.KAYAK.com.
2020 Travel Hacker Guide Methodology
Media Contact: Sarah Novatt,
914-433-0838, snovatt@kayak.com
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