The Most Wish-Listed US Cabins on Airbnb

It seems we heard more about turbulence in 2024 than ever before.

When I spent a year driving across the country and living out of a pickup truck, I saw firsthand how each region of the United States has its own distinct flair, history, and geography.

Jan 16, 2025 • 6 min read

Up until a few months ago, if someone had asked me if I had ever been to or heard of Bonaire, an island in the Dutch Caribbean, I probably would’ve given them a puzzled look and answered, “Bon-where?”

According to the United Nations, global tourism is expected to have surpassed prepandemic levels in 2024. In fact, last year saw the 10 busiest air travel days of all time. And considering that the International Air Transport Association is forecasting a nearly 5 percent increase in departures in 2025, air travel is only going to become more crowded and congested.

Plains has no major hotel, a single small gas station and only a couple of restaurants, neither of which is usually open for dinner. Still, for the longest time, the tiny town had something that no other place in Georgia did: Jimmy Carter making it his home.

Busy airports are already setting records this year, but there are still a few affordable destinations travelers can seek out in 2025.

Aviation may be one of the safest forms of transportation, but unexpected turbulence can be an uncomfortable or even dangerous experience for airline passengers. While most routes will experience some form of turbulence, a new report reveals that some routes may be more prone to it than others.  Within the United States, flights from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO reported the highest average turbulence rate. For international flights, travelers from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile experienced it the worst. These results and more were part of a study from turbulence tracking company Turbli, which publishes maps and historical data on airline turbulence. The rest of the top ten of their «Most Turbulent Flight Routes» in the U.S. includes:

Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world for 2025, claiming the top spot with more easy access than any other country.

Iberia and SAS are the only European winners ranked for on-time performance among the top ten airlines globally, according to a new report.

When I traveled around Europe, visiting places like France, Great Britain, and the Czech Republic, several things instantly stood out about how different living in Europe was from living in the US.

Certain destinations in the US have a particularly hot Airbnb scene. Many of these are in California. San Diego, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and rentals near Palm Springs come to mind, but Sacramento Airbnb rentals are challenging Californian hosts with a focus on detail and offerings of amenities that will make a vacation to the state unforgettable. These properties sizzle with generous outdoor spaces with pools, beautifully furnished patios, backyard games, and interiors, which will have you planning your Pinterest board for a home renovation on your return. These are some of the best Airbnbs in Sacramento and the surrounding area that you need to bookmark now.