Expedia's Top 2026 Travel Destinations and Booking Tips

Expedia's 2026 Destinations of the Year

• 🎯 Big Sky, Montana is Expedia's number one destination for 2026, showing a surge in interest of over 90%.
• 🗺️ Okinawa, Japan and Sardinia, Italy rank second and third on the list of trending travel spots.
• 💡 Expedia's "Destinations of the Year" list is based on data from millions of users visiting their sites and app.

Smart Travel Health Check

• ✅ Expedia partnered with the World Travel and Tourism Council to develop a "smart travel health check" for destinations.
• infrastructure, and government plans to manage incoming travelers and protect residents.
• 🌍 This initiative goes beyond addressing overtourism, focusing on sustainable travel and ensuring destinations are prepared and welcoming.

Booking Travel for the Holidays

• ✈️ For holiday travel, booking all trips by Halloween is recommended.
• 🎄 Prices for Christmas travel begin to rise around October 24th, with potential savings of $60-$70 on airfare if booked before this date.
• 🦃 Thanksgiving travel fares are expected to increase around October 28th.