Vacation Destinations: New Jersey’s Favorite Vacation Spot
If you are like me, I am ready to take a vacation and that means getting out of New Jersey. The question is, where is a good travel destination? New research has revealed the most searched travel destination in each American state. The research, conducted by the travel information site Places To Travel, analyzed Google Trends data to establish the top vacation destinations of each state throughout the nation.
Jason Wilson, CEO of Places to Travel, revealed that Italy was the most popular travel destination in ten states, including New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Arizona.
Hawaii was found to be the second most searched travel destination across the nation, topping the searches of nine states, including New Jersey, California, Texas, Washington, and Alabama.
Seven states had the Caribbean as their top-searched travel destination, including Tennessee, Louisiana, Oregon, Utah, and Nevada.
Three destinations came in joint fourth – Bali, Japan, and Ireland, with each destination topping the searches in three states each.
Bali, Indonesia, was the most searched for in Arkansas, Kansas, and Mississippi. Wilson advises travelers to explore the neighboring islands of Bali, saying,
Japan topped the searches in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado. Japan is renowned worldwide for its famous gardens.
Ireland was the top-searched travel destination of Indiana, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
Like the rest of the British Isles, Ireland is famous for its unpredictable weather, with Wilson explaining, “Be prepared for rain, but don’t let it dampen your spirits. The ever-changing skies often add to the dramatic beauty of the Irish landscapes, creating a unique and unforgettable travel experience.”
Greece and Mexico come in at fifth place, each topping the searches in two states each.
New Mexico and Maine both had Greece as their top-searched destination. Jason Wilson recommends exploring the ancient history of Greece, saying, “Exploring Greece means diving into the history of Western civilization. Start in Athens with the Acropolis, a symbol of ancient Greek architecture. Visit Delphi for its mythic Oracle and head to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk through the ruins of Mycenae and Epidaurus’s ancient theaters. Greece’s historical sites offer a direct connection to the roots of Western culture, revealing the foundations of democracy, philosophy, and athletic competition.”
Oklahoma and Vermont both had Mexico as their most searched for destination.
Mexico is known the world over for its street food, and Wilson recommends that travelers, “Dive into the vibrant world of street food in bustling markets and indulge in the hearty flavors of regional dishes, whether it’s slow-roasted meat or rich mole.
Seven destinations make up the remainder of the top-searched destinations, with Banff, Dubia, France, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, and Switzerland each topping the searches in one state each.
Banff, Canada was the most searched destination in Michigan, while Delaware was seen to have Dubai as its most searched destination.
France topped the searches in Wyoming, Iceland topped the searches in South Carolina, and Norway was the most searched for destination in Wisconsin.
Scotland and Switzerland were the most searched destinations in Idaho and Maryland, respectively.
Preferred Vacation Destinations: Insights from Google Trends Analysis
| State | Vacation destination |
| Alabama | Hawaii, USA |
| Alaska | Hawaii, USA |
| Arizona | Italy |
| Arkansas | Bali, Indonesia |
| California | Hawaii, USA |
| Colorado | Japan |
| Connecticut | Italy |
| Delaware | Dubai |
| Florida | Japan |
| Georgia | Japan |
| Hawaii | Italy |
| Idaho | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Illinois | Italy |
| Indiana | Ireland |
| Iowa | Las Vegas, USA |
| Kansas | Bali, Indonesia |
| Kentucky | Italy |
| Louisiana | Caribbean |
| Maine | Greece |
| Maryland | Switzerland |
| Massachusetts | Italy |
| Michigan | Banff, Canada |
| Minnesota | Hawaii, USA |
| Mississippi | Bali, Indonesia |
| Missouri | Las Vegas, USA |
| Montana | Las Vegas, USA |
| Nebraska | Caribbean |
| Nevada | Caribbean |
| New Hampshire | Ireland |
| New Jersey | Hawaii, USA |
| New Mexico | Greece |
| New York | Italy |
| North Carolina | Caribbean |
| North Dakota | Ireland |
| Ohio | Italy |
| Oklahoma | Mexico |
| Oregon | Caribbean |
| Pennsylvania | Italy |
| Rhode Island | Hawaii, USA |
| South Carolina | Iceland |
| South Dakota | Hawaii, USA |
| Tennessee | Caribbean |
| Texas | Hawaii, USA |
| Utah | Caribbean |
| Vermont | Mexico |
| Virginia | Italy |
| Washington | Hawaii, USA |
| West Virginia | Las Vegas, USA |
| Wisconsin | Norway |
| Wyoming | France |
Jason Wilson, CEO of Places To Travel, commented on the findings, saying:
“The study on travel brings to light interesting trends. It shows a variety of preferences across the nation, indicating diverse interests among Americans. From hot to cold climates, the findings highlight people’s different choices regarding travel destinations.”
2 New Jersey Destinations Among The Best For Solo Travel
Princeton
Home to the Ivy League Tigers, Good Housekeeping calls out the historic sites this central New Jersey town house to offer. “Princeton Battle Monument honors the battle fought and won by George Washington in 1777.” The University Art Museum and the Morven Museum and Garden often attract tourists from all over the world. Lastly, Carnegie Lake is one of the most serene spots in the state.
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Cape May
“Spend your day wandering the cute shops, sunbathing at the beach or climbing the 199 steps to the top of Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Pointe State Park,” Good Housekeeping suggest. Cape May draws a lot of visitors in the summer months. It’s very common that you will find families, couples, and solo travelers among them. In addition to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the east coast, you can visit winery’s, theaters, safaris, or just rest along the shore of the beautiful beaches.
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