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Description automatically generated with medium confidence“Europe opening its borders to U.S. travelers, along with the EU officially launching its digital vaccine passport on July 1, marks a significant milestone in the travel industry’s evolution following the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Caroline Burns, Head of PR and Travel Expert at HomeToGo. “While all should be mindful that restrictions continue to change, we already see Americans very eager to travel overseas as reflected in a significant boost in vacation rental searches in Europe following this news. Notably, 92% of individuals surveyed in our recent Return of Travel study stated that they intend on traveling the same or more internationally after receiving the vaccine, compared to pre-pandemic.”
Top 10 Most Popular Cities in Europe for Summer 2021 Travel
Whether it’s strolling through the museums of Paris or exploring ancient ruins in Rome, Americans are ready to experience the rich culture Europe has to offer. Following the announcement this June that Europe will open to U.S. travelers, the following cities saw an instant monthly boost in search interest:
City | Country | Search Increase (May 2021 vs. June 2021) | Median Accommodations Price Per Night |
| Turkey | +232.28% | $65 |
| Ireland | +219.08% | $158 |
| Greece | +178.53% | $104 |
| Turkey | +134.43% | $103 |
| Netherlands | +114.06% | $172 |
| Italy | +99.22% | $130 |
| Ireland | +84.34% | $196 |
| Spain | +83.01% | $215 |
| Turkey | +73.33% | $150 |
| France | +8.34% | $180 |
Additional key findings from HomeToGo’s Summer 2021 European Travel Forecast include:
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Description automatically generatedTop Trending Countries in Europe – From the serene countryside of Ireland to the Mediterranean seascapes of Cyprus, the countries that have seen the biggest search increase for summer travel on HomeToGo.com compared to pre-pandemic in 2019 include Ireland (+748%), Sweden (+582%), Turkey (+425%), Finland (+360%) and Cyprus (+295%).
- Top Trending European Island Destinations – Travelers are eager to live on island time, as many European beachfront island getaways have seen a boost in search volume for vacation rentals as international travel opens. This includes Mykonos, Greece (+415%); Sardinia, Italy (+303%); Tenerife, Spain (+227%); Gozo, Malta (+152%) and Majorca, Spain (+102%).
