25 December 2024

Google Flights has revealed the most popular destinations for Christmas and New Year.

For home christmas travel, James Byers, group product manager for search at Google, told Fox News Digital that prices tend to be lower when booked in advance in late October, but this can vary based on exactly where you want to travel.

In general, he said you can head to Google Flights, enter your flight details, and look for the “cheapest time to book” statistics that will appear in the search results.

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Planning your next vacation and don't you want to For travel too far?

Here are some of the things you can do in the hot spots in America that have been mentioned Google Trips Lists.

Top destinations for Christmas 2024

Google Flights has revealed the most searched destinations for flights departing from US airports from December 22 to January 1. (Google)

Orlando, Florida

What's ranked as the number one destination for Thanksgiving and right around the corner in second place for popular destinations for Christmas and New Year's Eve, is Orlando.

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida are the city's big attractions, but for an unforgettable stay, consider booking your room at Grand Lakes Orlando.

Grand Lakes Orlando Florida

Orlando is the No. 1 travel destination for Thanksgiving and No. 2 for Christmas and New Year's Eve 2024. (Grand Lakes Orlando)

500 acres Luxury resort It includes the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, with a large on-site water park.

Chicago, Illinois

Any trip to the Windy City can begin with a meal at Lou Manalti's for some top-notch deep-dish pizza, and end with a sparkling evening view of the city from up above the Skydeck at Willis Tower.

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As for what to do in between, consider catching a show at Andy's Jazz Club, wandering the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry, and eating sushi and otherworldly small plates at Miru.

Lightscape Chicago Botanical Garden

From delicious meals to museums, the Windy City has a lot to offer vacationers. Consider Chicago for your next trip with family and friends. (Chicago Botanical Garden)

You can also get a Chicago CityPASS pass in advance of your stay so you can do things like visit the aforementioned museums and SkyDeck as well as other attractions, including the Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

New York City

For a family-friendly, bookish getaway, check out the Plaza Hotel's prestigious “Home Alone 2 Fun in New York” package, complete with a chauffeured limo ride, large cheese pizza, and “Home Alone” sundae.

Or you can swap classic '90s movies for beloved children's books and step into the popular Eloise Suite from the 1955 picture book by author Kay Thompson and illustrator Hilary Knight.

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Exterior Plaza New York

New York during the holidays could be considered a scene from your favorite Christmas movie. (The Plaza, a hotel managed by Fairmont)

For other errands to do in New York City during a Christmas VISIT: Tour the Empire State Building, visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, eat at the Beach Café and go ice skating at Woolman Rink.

Dallas, Texas

If you're planning a vacation in Dallas, check out The Joule.

About 20 minutes drive to Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium, This Main Street oasis has a gorgeous underground spa, a modern Texas brasserie called CBD Provisions with great shrimp and grits and steaks alike, and a prime location on Main Street in downtown Dallas.

Jules Dallas

Dallas ranked No. 19 on the top searched travel destinations for Thanksgiving, which makes sense if you're planning to watch the annual NFL Thanksgiving Football game at AT&T Stadium. (Courtesy of Joule)

If you don't want to go to a game, you can cheer on your favorite team at City Tavern, a lively sports bar located just a three-minute walk from the hotel.

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Miami, Florida

If you are Traveling with friends All fans of the reality series “The Traitors,” book “The Betrayers: Miami Edition Package” for you and up to nine friends at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Beach.

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During your stay, you will enjoy welcome champagne, canapés, a multi-day gaming arrangement, and prizes for the winners.

Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel pool in Miami

Miami featured in holiday trends for Thanksgiving and Christmas at No. 6 and No. 4, respectively. (Kempton Surfcomber Hotel)

Generator Miami is another fun option in Miami Beach, located just 15 minutes from the airport and 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean.

Los Angeles, California

After landing at Los Angeles International Airport, Hotel Per La is one of several options where you can stay.

Housed in the former Giannini building (former headquarters of the Bank of Italy), you'll see Italian flair mixed with urban panache.

Per-La-Exterior Hotel in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles is the eighth most popular holiday destination and is a great place for some family-friendly or parents-only activities. (English)

The property is located in downtown Los Angeles, close to landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, MOCA's Center Stage Group and Geffen Contemporary.

Google directions for holiday travel

The best holiday travel destinations in 2024 include hotspots in America and some great cities abroad. (La Concha Resort; The Ingalls; Chicago Botanical Garden)

Continue with a visit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a tour of the Warner Bros. studio.

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Whether you're with kids or on an adults-only vacation, consider setting aside a few hours to wander Griffith Park, which features caves, flora and fauna, paved trails, the Greek Theater and more.

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