26-05-2025
These Are The 'Fastest-Rising' International Destinations, According To New Tripadvisor Report
NEVSEHIR, TURKIYE: Hot air balloons fly over volcanos at Cappadocia, one of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site which is famous for its fairy chimneys.
Planning an unforgettable summer holiday requires striking a careful balance between ticking off all the boxes in terms of itinerary and climate while also avoiding the best-known spots that can sometimes fall victim to overtourism and major crowds.
It turns out that many American travelers are opting for lesser-visited destinations in order to do just that. In fact, Tripadvisor recently released its Summer Travel Index, which has uncovered the biggest trends in summer destinations, spotlighting the up-and-coming destinations that have travelers intrigued.
The following international destinations were named the 'fastest-rising' spots for American travelers looking to stray from the more well-known hotspots around the world.
Punta Sam was named the number one 'fastest-rising' destination for American travelers. The residential neighborhood north of Cancun boasts stunning beaches and great properties but is still a little less crowded than its northern neighbor.
Divers swim around the Pedernales shipwreck off the coast of Noord in Aruba. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)
The Noord region of Aruba is already pretty well-known as a tourist destination; it's plenty with high-rise hotels, casinos, and beautiful white sand beaches.
A lot of American travelers are foregoing Barcelona due to overtourism and instead are considering Puerto Rico. It boasts stunning beaches, great nightlife, and less than three rainy days, on average, per month.
Cap Estate in the north of St. Lucia is known for its high-end accommodations and golf course. Here you'll find luxury hotels and villas with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea.
GOREME, TURKEY: A view of Anatolian Houses Hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey. The Turkish region of Cappadocia boasts one of Europe's most dramatic landscapes. Lava and White ash mixed with floodwaters to form a hard, sun baked layer known as Tufa. This coating gradually eroded to create spectacular geological formations like the area's famous "fairy chimneys". People have been carving cave homes, underground cities, monasteries and churches out of the landscape here for 10,000 years, that was used largely by hiding Christians fearful of persecution. (Photo by)
Göreme is certainly a popular travel destination already but not when compared to Istanbul, which is one of the most visited cities in the world. It's here travelers can experience the infamous hot air balloons and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Located on the Riviera Maya, Akumal is a relatively small tourist resort community. It's well-loved for its warm waters, white sand beaches, and coral reef.
Asakusa shopping street is one of the old city of Tokyo near Sensoji Temple, Nakamise shopping street. Asakusa shopping street the one of tourist destination to looking for culture food, sweets and souvenirs.
Asakusa is in the northeastern area of Tokyo and is famous for its preservation of the Tokyo of yesteryear. It boasts traditional craft and street food sellers, original architecture, and the ancient Sensō-ji temple.
Kraków has become a rising star for American travelers considering Europe. The former capital city of Poland is quite a bit less expensive than big cities to the west and boasts a well-preserved old town and a rich contemporary art scene.
Tucked in between Negril and Montego Bay, Lucea boasts beautiful beaches (including public beaches) and great historical monuments and museums to explore.
