Tripadvisor’s Top U.S. Winter Destinations for 2026–2027

Tripadvisor has released its 2026 Winter Travel Index, revealing the most-searched travel destinations for the upcoming winter season. The index is based on searches made on the platform between August 1 and October 31, 2026, for trips from November 2026 through February 2027.

New York City tops the domestic rankings, followed by Las Vegas and Key West. The top 10 destinations are:

1. New York City
2. Las Vegas
3. Key West, Florida
4. Anaheim, California
5. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
6. New Orleans, Louisiana
7. Honolulu, Hawaii
8. Miami, Florida
9. Chicago, Illinois
10. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

For Thanksgiving, New York City, Las Vegas, and Orlando lead as the most popular domestic choices. Travellers heading away for Christmas and New Year’s are also choosing Key West and Anaheim, alongside perennial favourites.

The findings align with broader European travel trends highlighted by the European Travel Commission. Its research found that 76% of Europeans intend to travel this winter, while 55% have yet to make firm bookings—leaving destinations an opportunity to attract last-minute travellers with competitive offers.

Source: 963 KKLZ / Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index 2026