SEATTLE, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year
in which vacations were few or far between, what better way to ease
back into traveling than by choosing a town where you're sure to
receive a warm welcome? As travelers begin to plan their spring and
summer getaways, Expedia.com® is helping narrow down the
possibilities by ranking the friendliest towns and cities for
2021.
Did a local provide an outstanding dinner recommendation? Were
you greeted with smiles and hellos (or at least smiling eyes over a
mask)? Was there just overall feel-good energy? These might be some
of the random acts of friendliness that earned these towns the
highest mentions of "friendly, friendliest, amiable," and other
word associations and related linguistic connections based on
Expedia.com traveler reviews from January
2019 to December 2020.
20 of the Top Friendliest Cities in the U.S. (plus, what to
do) according to Expedia users include:
- Whitefish,
Montana A gateway to Glacier National Park, outdoor enthusiasts
will love the outdoorsy delights this Montana town offers
- Sister Bay,
Wisconsin This charming small town is fit for
boaters and fisherman alike
- Manitou Springs,
Colorado Art lovers will enjoy the galleries,
restaurants and boutiques in Manitou
Springs, and can even spring for a hot air balloon
ride
- Easton,
Maryland Relax at a quaint, small-town
Inn
- Lihue, Hawaii Nothing
beats a picturesque town amid sweeping, green valleys, with
excellent views of the Pacific Ocean
- Sierra Vista, Arizona A
sunny escape, this southeastern Arizona city is considered the
Hummingbird Capital of the U.S.
- Kennebunkport,
Maine It's that coastal town beach
escape you've always dreamed of
- Chincoteague,
Virginia Book your island getaway to explore
beaches and see wild Chincoteague
ponies
- Ogunquit,
Maine Explore Maine's southern coast, rife with sandy
beaches and grassy dunes
- Provincetown,
Massachusetts Ease your mind in a boutique
hotel located on the Northern tip of Cape Cod
- Carolina Beach, North
Carolina Hit the waves and charter a private
sailboat or wildlife watching cruise
- Kahului, Hawaii Waterfall and rainforest tours
await
- Alamogordo, New Mexico
The closest base for visiting White Sands National Park
- Manhattan, New
York Eat, drink and take on the Big
Apple
- Kapaʻa, Hawaii For the adventure
seeker ready for off-road adventures and sweeping views
- Bar Harbor,
Maine Adventure in Acadia National
Park
- Grants Pass, Oregon Shop a local, vintage boutique
or visit the wineries and vineyards in this Pacific Northwest
town
- Deadwood, South
Dakota Calling all history buffs! Visit this
town to for its scenic surroundings and discover why it's
been named a National Historic Landmark
- Hilo,
Hawaii Explore the Big
Island with sunsets and stargazing, cultural tours or
helicopter rides
- Aspen,
Colorado Get an "altitude" adjustment with ski and
snowboard rental packages, snowshoeing and more
In addition to promising the friendliest experience, these
outdoorsy, beachy and small-town destinations are right in line
with Expedia's spring and summer 2021 travel trends as travelers
look for socially distanced options and domestic beach escapes. For
more on this trend which began during 2020, check out the Expedia
2021 Trends Report.
Plus – now's a great time to book and save 20% on select hotels
with the Expedia Spring Sale
happening now through March 31.
Tips for travelers:
- Check restrictions including testing requirements, stay-at-home
orders, and quarantine requirements for both local and national
destinations before you go.
- Review safety measures on Expedia.com by using the "Enhanced
Cleaning" filter to narrow search results including improved
cleaning, contactless check-in, social distancing and more.
- Choose flexibility by filtering for "free cancellation" or
"reserve now, pay later" and making sure to select a refundable
room type.
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*Friendliest Cities list based on cities and towns with the
highest percentage of positive traveler reviews mentioning words
like "friendly, friendliest, amiable" from January 2019 – December
2020.
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