Most popular summer destinations for Americans, per Tripadvisor
USA TODAY
![As many people look toward summer vacations after being cooped up for over a year due to the pandemic, beach destinations are of high interest for Americans, according to Tripadvisor ' s 2021 Summer Travel Index . The report identified the top 10 most-popular destinations for Americans this summer based on Tripadvisor searches between Jan. 1 and March 26 for summer travel. Scroll through to see the destinations of highest interest, starting with No. 10. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/06/18/USAT/5bb222fa-7256-4bf5-b456-db68dff134f7-GettyImages-470086712.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
As many people look toward summer vacations after being cooped up for over a year due to the pandemic, beach destinations are of high interest for Americans, according to Tripadvisor's 2021 Summer Travel Index. The report identified the top 10 most-popular destinations for Americans this summer based on Tripadvisor searches between Jan. 1 and March 26 for summer travel. Scroll through to see the destinations of highest interest, starting with No. 10. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Erika Santelices, AFP/Getty Images![9. Tulum, Mexico](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/76406c4bf772ef4ac496a8c23c13ab224aaedeb2/c=0-174-2151-1389/local/-/media/2018/03/28/USATODAY/USATODAY/636578459751300407-GettyImages-500725046.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
9. Tulum, Mexico
Getty Images/iStockphoto8. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ferrantraite, Getty Images![7. Playa del Carmen, Mexico](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/03/26/USAT/f39c0890-5497-4897-8f91-4112d6ff5340-GettyImages-523201809.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
7. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Getty Images/iStockphoto![6. Las Vegas](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/11/04/USAT/34caa542-bc11-4a14-afc7-9dc15d991652-dt_09_las_vegas.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
6. Las Vegas
F11photo, Getty Images/iStockphoto![5. Miami Beach, Florida](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/12/07/USAT/9b30293d-5f79-484f-a9da-de58528b480e-sinful-cities-06-miami.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
5. Miami Beach, Florida
Sean Pavone, Getty Images/iStockphoto![4. Key West, Florida](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/11/10/USAT/62d4eeb3-783f-4cfe-8bbc-b2bc59064ca2-03_key_west.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
4. Key West, Florida
Vwalakte, Getty Images/iStockphoto![3. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/10/19/USAT/b45b0dbe-c7e5-4984-b0d5-399cfb932331-10_-_Myrtle_Beach.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
3. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Kruck20, Getty Images/iStockphoto![2. Orlando, Florida](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/11/16/USAT/864cd7ad-3a15-4f92-a1bf-e6d5e16ccb4a-01_Orlando.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2. Orlando, Florida
Jaymel Gonzalez, Getty Images/iStockphoto![1. Cancun, Mexico](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/11/04/USAT/25809b9e-bcaa-4bcb-abab-4f8a2b26d3db-it_03_cancun.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
1. Cancun, Mexico
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