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According to Delta, Cancun is one of the most popular destinations to vacation this summer!
How Do We Know This?
This is based on recent search data from November 2022 to March 2023 – it’s been discovered that Cancun has come in as the second most searched international travel destination for Americans for travel from June to August this year.
Also beating other popular international cities such as Paris, Rome, and Tokyo.
Delta Airlines is one of the major airlines that offer flights from the U.S. to Cancun, including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas
In addition to its usual flights, they also sometimes offer vacation packages to Cancun, which will include all of your airfare, hotel accommodations, and any other travel essentials – they can also be customized to suit your preferences to help make it a hassle-free trip.
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Why Cancun Should Be Your Next Destination
If you’re on the lookout for a tropical paradise this summer, then Cancun should definitely be on your list, and judging by the search data, you may want to pre-book your accommodation and activities in advance, in case they start to book up faster than expected!
Let’s not forget one of the biggest draws of Cancun – it is actually super close to the United States!
It’s practically a short direct flight away from most major cities, making it a super easy and convenient choice for a summer getaway.
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There are countless reasons why Cancun is such a hot spot right now. Firstly, it boasts immaculate beaches with crystal clear water and sugary white sand.
The sun is always out, and the weather is warm, so it makes for the perfect place to escape the rainy and cold weather in other parts of the U.S.
Cancun is also known for its buzzy nightlife, with plenty of bars, and nightclubs to keep you entertained when the sun goes down.
If history and culture are more your thing, you’ve got various Mayan ruins and archeological sites to explore in the area, or the UNESCO world heritage site of Chichen Itza which is around a 2h 30 drive away.
For adventure seekers, you can get all your thrills from water sports, diving, and even swimming with whale sharks or watching the sea turtles breeding in the summer – the perfect kind of place for everyone, solo travelers, couples, and families.
If you’re worried about accommodation, Cancun has got you covered with so many different options for different budgets and styles.
From plush all-inclusive resorts to a cozy Airbnb, or even hostels, you’ll definitely find something that meets your needs.
The all-inclusive resorts are definitely a big hit as you can get all of your food, drinks, entertainment, and excursions for one price, so a really easy way for families and big groups to budget for their vacation.
Delta Have Said Flights Are Already 3/4 Full This Summer
Also according to Delta, a huge 75 percent of their international flights were already booked for the summer, despite prices being a little higher than usual, it’s certainly not stopping anyone from planning their getaways.
In fact, they’ve stated that according to a study by Tripadvisor, 82 percent of people recently surveyed are planning to travel in the next three months – and not only that, but 60 percent of them said they would spend more this summer than they did last summer.
Cancun itself is really well set up for visitors and American tourists come back time and time again because they love it so much!
If you’re thinking about heading down to Cancun this summer, it might be worth booking before everyone else gets in there before you!
This awesome destination, full of sun, fun nightlife, history, and culture, seems to be one of the most popular choices for vacationers this summer, so go and see what all the hype is about!
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