As the world prepares to wrap up 2023, Airbnb has shaken the magic eight-ball to unveil what travel in the New Year will look like.
For the holiday planners the data reveals some of the top trending domestic and international destinations as well as some interesting insights into how people are travelling.
For South Africans travelling locally destinations in the Western Cape come out on top.
The list below includes the trending spots for next year, based on searches by users living in South Africa from 1 January to 30 September 2023, for future travel during 2024: . Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa. Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa. Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa. Pringle Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Buffels Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa
The top three, Wellington, Tulbagh and Montagu, have wonderful wine farms, glorious scenery and a vibrant culinary culture in common. These towns are also conveniently close to bigger centres, such as Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Paarl, making it ideal for a weekend getaway.
From country to coast, Pringle Bay, Cape Saint Francis and Buffels Bay, all offer a slice of seaside delight for those who prefer ocean views and breathtaking sunrises.
International destinations South Africans are searching
The following countries and regions are just some of the overseas destinations South Africans are likely to travel to during 2024, based on the highest levels of searches conducted between 1 January and 30 September 2023.
The Greek island of Cephalonia, with its sandy coves, limestone cliffs and famous Myrtos Beach, has everything one could want from an island escape.
Adelaide, South Australia’s coastal capital, meanwhile offers a world-class urban experience and is home to some of the region’s very best wineries, while Sorrento in Italy offers both old-world charm with a relaxed coastal atmosphere. . Cephalonia, Greece. Adelaide, Australia. Sorrento, Italy. Val-d’Isère, France. Vienna, Austria. Grand Baie, Mauritius. Tofo Beach, Mozambique. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Nashville, United States. Salzburg, Austria
