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NEEDHAM – October 30, 2026 -- New York City is the top domestic winter destination for U.S. travelers, and Cancun is the top international one, according to initial data from Tripadvisor's seasonal Winter Travel Index.

Florida places three destinations in the top 10

Las Vegas and Hawaii also appear among the leading domestic picks. Abroad, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Aruba keep drawing travelers who want a beach during peak snow season.

Thanksgiving favors cities, Christmas favors coasts

For Thanksgiving weekend, travelers head to New York City, Las Vegas and Orlando. For Christmas and New Year, they choose coastal and resort stops such as Key West and Honolulu. Demand concentrates around Christmas and New Year, while shoulder weeks offer better value for budget-conscious travelers.

Richmond – October 28, 2026 -- New York City is the most popular domestic Thanksgiving destination for 2026, and Cancun leads the international list, according to travel insurer Allianz Partners' Top Thanksgiving Destinations report. The survey behind it found that nearly 62% of respondents chose their destination to be close to loved ones, and the median insured trip cost $875.

New York leads the domestic list, with Orlando and Seattle behind it

Orlando takes second place and Seattle third. Dallas is fourth and Phoenix fifth. Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale complete the top 10.

Cancun, San José del Cabo and Punta Cana top the international ranking

Mexico and the Caribbean dominate the overseas picks. Cancun is No. 1, San José del Cabo No. 2 and Punta Cana No. 3, followed by London in fourth and Aruba's Oranjestad in fifth. Montego Bay, Paris, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau and Mexico City round out the top 10.

Miami – October 22, 2026 -- Travelers who want a last-minute fall trip can spend Día de Muertos at six All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resorts in Mexico, with programs running from Isla Mujeres to Los Cabos. Celebrations take place throughout late October and early November.

Isla Mujeres adds wellness to Mayan tradition

Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres, Adult All-Inclusive, centers its program on Hanal Pixán, the Mayan celebration honoring loved ones who have died. Guests get storytelling, local rituals and traditional culinary experiences inspired by Yucatán Peninsula customs.

Wellness sessions include a cold plunge, a scrub workshop and a sound bath. Food activities include sugar-skull making, a Day of the Dead bread-baking workshop and tamal preparation.