The destination that garnered a record number of hits on Expedia’s website from United States travelers last year, is non other than Greece’s most popular Cycladic gem, Mykonos.
The Aegean sea island has been consistently among the world’s most popular destinations, however, during 2018 it noted the largest increase in demand for air travel from the US.
According to the recently released data acquired via a thorough research carried out by expedia.com on travel trends, more and more American travellers are looking for unique and new experiences that require flying over the Atlantic.
Greece as a whole ranks highly in a list that includes exotic, alternative and generally off the beaten track destinations; the survey also shows an increasing preference to less traditional accommodation choices such us renting vessels, vans and tents.
While there are many picturesque and up-beat islands in Greece, Mykonos comes first mainly for its stunning beaches, its bustling nightlife, the variety in scenery and its hot restaurant scene.
Finally, the fact that Mykonos has an airport makes it the first stop for travelers that wish to explore the Cyclades even if the windy island is not their main destination.