What happened “across the river and through the woods”?
According to travel trackers, it looks like a lot of us are planning on going farther than Grandma's house this Thanksgiving Day. Google Flights — that is, unless Nana and Pop Pop get together Live at Disney World,
Orlando ranks first on a list that claims to have unleashed our innermost desires — and our travel plans — for the upcoming National Gratitude and Food Day.
And the home of the Mouse House wasn't the only city on Google's list that seemed a little odd to everyone Spend a few restless nights on the sofabed with the family,
For example, there's the seaside resort of Cancun, Known for its well-equipped resorts and sandy beachesComing in at a right-second number – though it’s likely everyone is heading there to sample the turkey dishes the Yucatan Peninsula is known for.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the Mayans revered the festively costumed ocellated turkey, which is unique to the region. The bird appears on local tables in various forms throughout the year.
Google Flights said the list was compiled based on the frequency of travel queries between November 24 and December 1 – here's the full list of the ten most searched queries.
Top 10 Destinations for Thanksgiving Day in 2024
- #1 Orlando
- #2 Cancun
- #3 New York City
- #4 Tokyo
- #5 London
- #6 Miami
- #7 Paris
- #8 Los Angeles
- #9 Las Vegas
- #10 Honolulu
Thanksgiving week can be notoriously tough for travelers — and this year, the crowds are likely to be even worse, as passenger numbers at U.S. airports have already broken several records in 2024.
According to the report, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is once again expected to be the busiest day at any airport of the entire year. NerdWalletIn which it has been said that the number of passengers on that day is expected to create a new record once again.
On the other hand, the Thanksgiving crush is usually This is one of the most affordable times of the year to go out — First part of December.
The quiet time between two major American holidays is sometimes described as One of the best travel periods At least in a place that isn't exactly a hotbed for holiday shopping – thanks to lower airfares, better hotel rates and plenty of space.
