ORLANDO, FLA. - This summer is an ideal time to travel to Europe as the U.S. dollar is nearly equal in value to the euro, helping travelers stretch their vacation budgets further. In addition to warm-weather destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean, European cities including Rome, Dublin and Paris are among AAA's top vacation destinations this summer. According to the U.S. Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, the number of Americans traveling to Europe so far in 2015 has increased 2.4 percent over last year.
AAA's top international summer destinations are:
- Cancun, Mexico
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- London, England
- Rome, Italy
- Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Dublin, Ireland
- Paris, France
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Edinburgh, Scotland
Domestic travelers are seeking sun destinations this summer, and many are planning vacations to Orlando and beaches throughout the U.S. AAA's top domestic summer travel destinations, based on AAA.com hotel bookings, are:
- Orlando, Fla.
- Miami, Fla.
- Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Tampa, Fla.
- Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Los Angeles, Calif.
- South Padre Island, Tex.
- San Diego, Calif.
- Branson, Mo.
"Now is an excellent time for travelers to plan and book their dream vacations to Europe, as favorable exchange rates make popular European destinations more affordable than in recent years," said Bill Sutherland, AAA Senior Vice President of Travel and Publishing. "After a harsh winter, Americans are also heading to warm weather destinations to enjoy the theme parks of Orlando and beach destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean."
This summer, many travelers are choosing AAA Vacations for trips to Europe, as well as destinations across the world. This collection of specially designed cruises, guided tours and independent vacations feature unique, engaging travel experiences. Each itinerary is designed with the AAA member in mind and includes built-in value along with exclusive member benefits such as 24/7 Member Care and Best Price Guarantee. AAA Vacations can be booked at more than 1,000 AAA Travel offices.
To maximize a summer vacation, AAA recommends travelers seek the expert advice of a trusted travel advisor, who can provide personalized service and first-hand destination knowledge to create a memorable vacation experience. Also, download the AAA Mobile app for easy access to hotels and car rentals, maps and routing tools, trip planning resources from AAA travel experts, current gas prices, exclusive member discounts and more.
As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 55 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.
