Vayama uniquely focused on international travel shares the latest information on where travelers are jetting to this season. With many families on summer break and people utilizing their vacation time, summer crowds can be hard to avoid. The key to enjoying the popular attractions and getting to see the sights without never-ending lines is timing.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – With the official start of summer just days away, Vayama, a leading online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel shares the latest information on where travelers are jetting to this season and gives some tips for those who might be still planning their warm-weather getaways.
Summer travel season typically begins with Memorial Day weekend in May, and carries through Labor Day in early September. With customers from origins across the world, Vayama has comprehensive insight into this year’s international booking trends. A side-by-side comparison of the top 10 destinations booked for summer 2012 and summer 2013, based on data including tickets sold and routes traveled, shows which locales are Vayama customer favorites.
2012
1. London, United Kingdom
2. Paris, France
3. New York, New York
4. Istanbul, Turkey
5. Seoul, South Korea
6. Bangkok, Thailand
7. Los Angeles, California
8. Beijing, China
9. San Francisco, California
10. Shanghai, China
2013
1. London, United Kingdom
2. Paris, France
3. New York, New York
4. Istanbul, Turkey
5. Rome, Italy
6. Los Angeles, California
7. Seoul, South Korea
8. Barcelona, Spain
9. Bangkok, Thailand
10. Athens, Greece
While the summer months are peak season for tourism around the globe, it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with inflated prices or having to battle crowds everyday. Here are some guidelines from the travel experts at Vayama to help get the most out of your summer vacation:
There’s still time to book
For those who don’t start to think about summer travel until it’s actually summertime, that’s ok too. Stay informed for such deals by subscribing to travel alerts and newsletters or checking out real-time deals from your closest airport on Vayama’s website.
Be flexible
If you don’t have a timeframe for travel in mind, sometimes last-minute tickets can be a cheaper alternative to planning far in advance. Being flexible about flight dates and airports can also help with itinerary options, as well as reduced prices.
Beating the crowds
With many families on summer break and people utilizing their vacation time, summer crowds can be hard to avoid. The key to enjoying the popular attractions and getting to see the sights without never-ending lines is timing. Arriving early or visiting later in the day will be the least crowded times, and usually a bit cooler temperature, which can be more comfortable. Explore streets and towns around the major tourist attractions to still capture the essence of a destination’s culture, history and cuisine, but without the grueling foot traffic. Or, if you have the time, take a train or airbus to explore nearby cities and countries. Savvy travelers will find Vayama’s multi-city feature a great way to book multiple legs of a trip beforehand.
“Travel in general always peaks in summer months,” explains Joan Ioannou, Brand Marketing Director for Vayama.com. “And while we expect the majority of those trips to be to planned in advance, we encourage those who haven’t booked, and are perhaps still in the researching stage, to explore the featured destinations on our website for inspiration and to view the best real-time deals based on their location.”
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