Most‑searched summer spots

Myrtle Beach is the most-searched U.S. destination for summer 2026, according to Tripadvisor’s first release from its new Summer Travel Index. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com) Tripadvisor published the findings on April 22, 2026. Its top 10 domestic list puts Myrtle Beach first, followed by New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Ocean City, Key West, Panama City Beach, Seattle, Clearwater, and Nashville. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com) The same release shows Cancun as the most-searched international destination for U.S. travelers for the third year in a row. Paris and London rank second and third, with Rome, Bávaro, Cabo San Lucas, Barcelona, Palm-Eagle Beach, Vancouver, and Oranjestad also making the top 10. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com) The list points to a split summer market: beach towns dominate at home, while big European capitals still pull search traffic abroad. Tripadvisor said East Coast beaches and Florida coastal destinations led domestic interest, even with New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas still in the top tier. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com) Cancun’s lead comes with a federal warning attached. The U.S. State Department’s Mexico advisory remains at Level 2, “Exercise increased caution,” and lists Quintana Roo — the state that includes Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen — at the same Level 2 tier. (travel.state.gov) The State Department says violent crime, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery occur in parts of Mexico, and it tells U.S. travelers to use regulated taxis or app-based rides, avoid travel between cities after dark, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. Those restrictions apply across the country at different levels, with Quintana Roo below the Level 3 and Level 4 states on the same advisory map. (travel.state.gov) Tripadvisor’s data also breaks down holiday timing. It said Memorial Day searches leaned toward Anaheim and Orange Beach, while Fourth of July searches pointed to Myrtle Beach and Clearwater, suggesting travelers are clustering around shorter summer windows as well as full vacations. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com) The fastest-growing destinations tell a slightly different story from the most-searched list. Tripadvisor said Orlando and Longboat Key led domestic year-over-year growth, while Green Island, Jamaica, topped the international trending list, showing that search volume and growth are not the same thing. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com) For travelers, the picture is straightforward: U.S. search traffic is piling up on familiar beach towns, and Cancun is still drawing the most attention abroad even under a standing Level 2 advisory. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com, travel.state.gov)