Travel insurance provider reveals this year’s Top10 domestic and international Spring Break destinations along with busiest travel dates for the season.
RICHMOND, VA. – A review of Americans' Spring Break travel plans by customers of leading travel insurance provider Allianz Global Assistance found that Orlando and Cancun top the list as this year's most popular domestic and international destinations.
Allianz Global Assistance reviewed more than four million trips planned by its customers during the Spring Break season – February 24, 2017 through April 9, 2017 – for travel between five and eight days in length.
Domestically, the results showed that travelers are planning trips to Orlando (8.62 percent) followed in popularity by Las Vegas (5.29 percent), Phoenix (4.38 percent), Fort Lauderdale (4.13 percent), Los Angeles (4 percent), Fort Myers (3.94 percent), Denver (3.69 percent), Salt Lake City (3.35 percent), San Francisco (3.14 percent) and Tampa (3.04 percent).
Internationally, travelers are planning trips to Cancun, Mexico (16.73 percent) followed in popularity by Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (5.27 percent); San Juan, Puerto Rico (4.84 percent); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (4.74 percent); Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (4.41 percent); London, United Kingdom (3.95 percent); Montego Bay, Jamaica (3.16 percent); Aruba Island, Aruba (2.97 percent); Nassau, Bahamas (2.85 percent); and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (2.81 percent).
The findings also showed the most popular flight days for spring break travel in 2017. The busiest travel day with the most travelers (10 percent) for domestic and international trips is March 11, 2017.
"The review showed a good mix of beach, skiing and well-known destinations attracting Americans for spring break this year," said Daniel Durazo, director of communications for Allianz Global Assistance USA. "Our statistics showed that most people are traveling mid to late in the week. To avoid long lines at the airport and other inconveniences, we recommend booking travel for a Monday or Tuesday. With the surplus of travelers, it's also important to check the box for travel insurance. The right policy can provide peace of mind with coverage and assistance for many unforeseen or unexpected events like covered trip cancelations and delays, lost, stolen or delayed luggage, medical emergencies and more."
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Top Spring Break Destinations |
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2017 Rank |
Domestic City |
% of all |
International City |
% of all Int'l |
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1 |
Orlando |
8.62% |
Cancun, Mexico |
16.73% |
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2 |
Las Vegas |
5.29% |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
5.27% |
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3 |
Phoenix |
4.38% |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
4.84% |
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4 |
Fort Lauderdale |
4.13% |
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
4.74% |
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5 |
Los Angeles |
4.00% |
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
4.41% |
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6 |
Fort Myers |
3.94% |
London, United Kingdom |
3.95% |
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7 |
Denver |
3.69% |
Montego Bay, Jamaica |
3.16% |
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8 |
Salt Lake City |
3.35% |
Aruba Island, Aruba |
2.97% |
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9 |
San Francisco |
3.14% |
Nassau, Bahamas |
2.85% |
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10 |
Tampa |
3.04% |
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
2.81% |
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Top Spring Break Travel Dates |
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2017 Rank |
Domestic City |
% of all |
International City Travel Date |
% of all Int'l |
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1 |
3/11/2017 |
3.98% |
3/11/2017 |
6.02% |
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2 |
3/2/2017 |
3.86% |
3/4/2017 |
5.14% |
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3 |
3/1/2017 |
3.85% |
2/25/2017 |
4.88% |
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4 |
3/9/2017 |
3.67% |
3/25/2017 |
4.25% |
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5 |
3/8/2017 |
3.50% |
3/18/2017 |
4.13% |
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6 |
3/15/2017 |
3.43% |
4/8/2017 |
3.87% |
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7 |
3/4/2017 |
3.34% |
4/1/2017 |
3.40% |
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8 |
2/25/2017 |
3.18% |
3/12/2017 |
3.01% |
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9 |
3/16/2017 |
2.94% |
3/5/2017 |
2.62% |
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10 |
2/26/2017 |
2.65% |
3/1/2017 |
2.53% |
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