Top Holiday Travel Destinations

Hotel rates are up nearly 15% at some popular destinations, yet bookings are full or almost full.

So where do all of these people intend to proceed?

Domestic DestinationsAccording to AAA of the USA, here are the very best destinations based on the amount of bookings for every location.

Florida

Orlando is the best destination for quite obvious reasons but Ft. Lauderdale can be in the top ten. Florida provides an abundance of activities and options for singles, families, and all types of traveler. Perennial favorite Disney World will attract thousands of visitors between Christmas and New Year's Eve, whereas other Florida attractions like Gatorland, Kennedy Space Center, and the Everglades will also be popular. It is also normal for the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale to be full of vacationers throughout the holiday season, which is second only to spring up break concerning number of tourists.

It is not too late to check out a few of the excellent last minute deals throughout Florida. With a bit of research and a willingness to be more adaptable, you can still appreciate Florida this holiday season.

California

All three provide a wide range of activities for tourists of all ages, and also the generally pleasant December weather in California makes it a favourite place for tourists from colder climates in need of sunlight.

The Los Angeles area is the gateway to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, two extremely popular entertainment parks. Only a brief drive to the south east and west is San Diego, a relaxing area which is home to some laid-back lifestyle of beaches, browsing, and shopping.

Whether an urban experience is more to your liking, then opt for San Francisco, where you can enjoy international civilization, a ride to the famed cable cars, a trip to the Golden Gate Bridge, along with a twisting trip down Lombard Street, called the"crookedest street" in the world.

Other great holiday escapes
Some of the other most popular vacation escapes in the United States comprise New York City, Chicago, Boston, Nashville and Las Vegas.

The vacations are legendary in New York City, with ice-skating in Central Park and the tasteful decorations around Rockefeller Center. Back in Chicago, guests flock to the Navy Pier Winter Wonderfest as well as the famed holiday window display at Marshall Field's department store. You can not beat Boston, however, for a traditional New England vacation vacation. Have a Look at the Prudential Center Christmas Tree, walk the Freedom Trail of historic Revolutionary War era sites, or do something completely different and choose Boston Duck Tour on a World War II era amphibious automobile.

Looking for something a bit different? Consider Las Vegas for the holidays, where the prosperity of holiday lights dwarfs even the ordinary profusion of neon and color. Every casino along the strip functions to outdo the others with lights and decorations, with a few of the most amazing displays situated at Caesars Palace, the Bellagio and the Monte Carlo.

One of the most relaxed holiday destinations in the U.S. is Nashville, home to the"down home state Christmas" festivities at the Opryland Resort and Grand Ole Opry as well as special holiday programs at the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Nashville's historic houses are also dressed up for the holidays, so consider taking a bus tour of town to enjoy the spectacular lights and decorations.

International Destinations
Global travel is always popular around the holidays, and Americans are flocking to destinations throughout the globe this holiday season.

Australia

It's icy and cold across much of the northern United States, but summertime in Australia! For cultural attractions and urban festivities, tourists stop in Melbourne and enjoy some Christmas Carols at the Myer Music Bowl, or visit the famous Opera House in Sydney.

Since Christmas falls in the beginning of summer in Australia, many vacation guests spend their holiday at a spectacular shore location like Shark Bay, where diving fans can swim with dolphins and sharks, or across the Queensland Gold Coast, a place with over 30 kilometers of beautiful sandy beaches plus great restaurants, shopping, and also an ever-present nightlife.

If you want a truly amazing holiday experience, visit Australia's Christmas Island, a pristine island that's mostly a National Park and home to amazing creatures and plants. You can scuba dive with whale sharks, enjoy the peace and quiet of a bird watching trip, or seek adventure with a sport fishing trip seeking sailfish, tuna and wahoo.

Corsica

This is one of those stones of the Mediterranean, offering an amazing variety of food, activities, and traditional holiday celebrations. Corsica is famed for the hospitality and beautiful lands, so it definitely belongs in your"short list" of exotic holiday getaways.

Corsica is home to varied landscapes, ranging from sparkling beaches and Mediterranean sea reserves to towering mountains and nature parks. This yearly event attracts tens of thousands of people every year, who are treated to artwork, crafts, food and entertainment associated with among the islands main goods, the chestnut. It's a holiday tradition for tourists from throughout the European continent, also worth exploring in your holiday vacation.

United Kingdom

For a exceptional holiday experience, take a look at the United Kingdom this season. It's a perennially popular spot due to the numerous areas of historic importance as well as culture and the arts. In London itself, it is possible to see Parliament, visit the Tower of London, hear the sounds of Big Ben chiming the time, or ride a famed double Decker bus all over the city.

You can see this glorious structure, having a flavor of this history and tradition of the British monarchy. When the Queen is in residence, you will see her standard flying high atop the round tower, visible from all directions as you go into the town.

If a thing sweeter is more to your liking, then venture into Birmingham's very own Cadbury World, known as the chocolate heaven. There you can learn about the famous Cadbury Chocolates, enjoy samples, and watch how the chocolates are made, wrapped and packed. Father Christmas is on site during the holidays, greeting children of all ages with a gift of their very own.