Report: The Top-Searched Spring Break Destinations

Upgraded Points’ latest study examines which destinations U.S. travelers are most curious about visiting for spring break this year, based on Google search interests. The analysis identifies every state’s top-searched domestic and international destinations, offering a global view of spring break travel trends in 2026.

“Search trends can give us clear insight into which locations travelers may be researching, even before bookings happen,” said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points. “From familiar U.S. beaches to international resorts, this data reveals where Americans are considering for their next spring break trips.”

Key Takeaways

Mexico leads international search interest across the U.S., with Cancún, Mexico, standing out as the most-searched destination overall. Other international destinations also show strong interest, suggesting travelers are considering a wider range of experiences beyond traditional domestic spring break party hubs.

Some international details:

Top searched international spring break destinations

Cancún, Mexico, is the top-searched international spring break destination in 13 states, making it the most searched overall.
Greece ranks second, leading search interest in 8 states, with growing site curiosity beyond typical beach destinations.
Belize ranks No. 1 in 5 states, while Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, tops 4 states.
Iceland and Peru each rank as the top-searched international destination in 3 states.

For domestic spring break travel, Florida dominates search interest nationwide. Other key domestic findings include:

Key West, Florida, is the top-searched domestic spring break destination in 17 states and Washington, D.C. (18 total).
Destin, Florida, ranks No. 1 in 15 states.
Combined, Key West and Destin account for 33 of the top domestic results across the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Overall, Florida destinations make up 37 of the 51 top domestic search results.

The data also reveals how search interest differs between states when multiple in-state destinations are considered. For example, Orlando ranks as Florida’s top-searched domestic destination, beating Florida beach destinations included in the study. In Texas, Galveston leads search interest over South Padre Island and Port Aransas, while Myrtle Beach outranks Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. And Gulf Shores ranks above Orange Beach in Alabama.

Find more information, you can read the complete study here.