Where to travel this summer: The five most popular destinations

Have you already planned your summer vacation? Many Canadians will be strolling the cobblestone streets of Europe in the coming months, if Google is to be believed.

The company analyzed searches for domestic flights on its flight booking tool, Google Flights, for travel between June 1 and August 31, 2024.

a result? Here are the five most popular destinations for Canadians for summer 2024.*

The City of Lights will shine this summer with the Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11. To avoid price inflation, it would be best to travel before or after these dates or stop short and explore the rest of France.

Whether you’re dreaming of sipping tea in a castle or shopping in Notting Hill, there are all good reasons to explore the big, very picturesque city of London.

Since the end of the pandemic, we can bet that half of your loved ones have gone to Portugal. And they are absolutely right! This country, including its particularly beautiful capital, is interesting for a thousand and one reasons: its cuisine, its culture, its beaches, its surfing, its sun, and its still reasonable prices.

Japan has never seen so much wind in its sails! Its sprawling and picturesque capital, Tokyo, is the only city in this top five that is not in Europe. In the Land of the Rising Sun, travelers discover ultra-modern neighborhoods and traditional spas, delighting their palates.

Ah, Rome! We don’t know what we like most about this city. Pasta for him Casio e PepeOr the Colosseum, ice cream shops or the Trevi Fountain? Unless all its vibrant little neighbourhoods, like Monte or Trastevere?

Planning methods

Note that in addition to summer travel trends, Google recently announced the arrival of new features for vacation planning in Canada.

Gemini – “ChatGPT by Google” – which launched in Canada in February 2024, specifically offers itineraries that can serve as starting points for planning a stay.

Attention: Add travel and excursion suggestions directly in Google Maps. Soon, we should see suggested lists of places to visit, popular restaurants, and venues modern And the hidden gems of various cities around the world.

*As of March 2024