While many reports this time of year are focused on looking at what lies ahead, Skyscanner is taking a different approach.The global travel marketplace has crunched its voluminous booking data from the past 12 months to provide an insider's review of the “Year in Travel” for 2023. All of the Skyscanner number crunching resulted in insights surrounding the most popular travel destinations of the past year among U.S. travelers, cheapest flights, biggest hotel bargains, and even the most budget-friendly car rental destinations. Let’s start with the most popular travel destinations, shall we?Drumroll please….Sin City aka Las Vegas, Nevada nabbed the top spot in the hearts of American travelers in 2023, attracting more visitors than any other location.“From visiting one of the many world-famous casinos or checking out world-renowned restaurants and shops on the Las Vegas strip, US travelers loved to visit and feel the vibes of Sin City,” says the Skyscanner report. Coming in second place among Americans was the eternal favorite, London.
Elon Musk Bets Americans Will Go Camping in Tesla Cybertrucks
02.12.2023 - 00:14 / skift.com / Dawit Habtemariam
Telsa’s new cybertruck will be pricey and look weird – but also cool and futuristic. And if you go camping with it, you can use a microwave in silence.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the vehicle Thursday at an event at the company’s factory in Austin, Texas. “What we have here is a truck that’s better than a truck,” said Musk. Production of the Tesla Cybertruck had been repeatedly delayed.
The Tesla Cybertruck will bring electric vehicles into the world of camping, said Lee Wilkerson, founder and head engineer of Space Campers, which is building a camping wedge for the new vehicle.
Space Campers: A detailed walk-through of camper for the Cybertruck
Volvo Will Give You a Premium, Expenses-Paid Trip To Sweden When Buy a Car
There’s no place quite like Sweden, whether you travel there for Stockholm or all of the gorgeous places outside of Stockholm). It can, however, be pricey. For those in the market for a new car, you can get that plus a free trip to Sweden when you purchase a Volvo. The car brand has a new buying option called the Overseas Delivery Tourist Program, where you can visit Sweden as a perk of buying one of the vehicles. All you have to do is buy a car and pick it up in Gothenburg.
Germans in Berlin and Brits in Barcelona: Europeans’ favourite winter holiday spots revealed
Looking for the perfect winter holiday? From festive light displays to powdery ski slopes, Europe has no shortage of enticing options.
Kenya Will Be Visa-Free for Travelers From 2024
If you have your eyes set on island-hopping throughout the Lamu Archipelago or venturing on some of the most thrilling wildlife safaris in the New Year, we have good news for you: travel to Kenya is about to get a little bit easier.
A Record Number of Americans Will Travel by Air This Holiday Season, According to AAA
Americans shattered travel records this Thanksgiving, and it appears that the Christmas and New Year's Day holiday period will be similarly busy.
115 Million Americans To Travel Over The Holidays In 2023, Says AAA
Ho-ho-however you get from A to B over the holiday season, you won’t be alone. Airports and especially roads will be slightly more crowded between Christmas and New Year’s compared to last year.
These Louis Vuitton Bags Designed By Frank Gehry Will Upgrade Any Airport Outfit
What do some of the most iconic pieces of architecture in the world—say, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Dancing House in Prague, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao—all have in common? Two words: Frank Gehry.
Redefining Tibetan Food—and Belonging—in Jackson Heights, Queens
This story about Tibetan cuisine in Queens, New York is part of Home, Made, a collection of stories honoring Asian diasporas creating vibrant communities by weaving their heritages with their American hometowns. Read more here.
Brazil to require visas from Americans starting next month
After dropping visa requirements for Americans in 2019, Brazil will resume such for Americans, Australians and Canadians wishing to visit the country starting next month.
It’s About to Get Easier to Fly to Barcelona With a New Nonstop Flight From This Major U.S. Hub
United Airlines is launching a new route next year from San Francisco to Barcelona, making it easier to get to the popular European city in time for summer.
The top 10 day trips from Barcelona, from divine sights to beautiful beaches
You could spend weeks in Barcelona and never run out of neighborhoods to explore, things to do, food to try and bars to hop.
Will Smith in Saudi Arabia: Actor Shows Off Neom to His Followers
Will Smith is the latest celebrity to promote Saudi Arabia. Smith posted a video on Instagram Wednesday morning showing his recent visit to Neom, a $500 billion project Saudi Arabia is building and hoping to open by next year.