Top Summer Travel Destinations for 2021

Finally—summer and all of its hustle and bustle is upon us! And now, groups are hitting the road with more excitement than ever. But you may be wondering: Where do they want to escape to?

For insight, we're looking to WalletHub, who recently released its annual report on the Best Summer Travel Destinations. The study, which was conducted based on 42 metrics (including cheap flights, number of delays, hotel costs and COVID-19 cases), found 20 destinations rose to the surface:

1. Orlando, Florida
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. New Orleans, Louisiana
4. Austin, Texas
5. Atlanta, Georgia
6. Salt Lake City, Utah
7. Tulsa, Oklahoma
8. Los Angeles, California
9. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
10. Little Rock, Arkansas
11. Washington, DC
12. Springfield, Missouri
13. San Antonio, Texas
14. Wichita, Kansas
15. Tampa, Florida
16. Tucson, Arizona
17. Miami, Florida
18. Riverside, California
19. Albuquerque, New Mexico
20. Raleigh, North Carolina

Recent research indicates Americans are ready to travel again, with only 16% not having any trips currently planned. It's safe to say there's a real pent up demand for travel! Where will your groups venture to first?

Written by Sarah Suydam, Managing Editor for Groups Today.