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Studies & Insights

From ranking the best party hubs in the U.S. to calculating the cheapest European capitals, these data-driven studies and trend reports are sure to spark your next adventure.

Studies & Insights

Memorial Day 2023: The Cheapest Destinations & Best Days to Travel

Don’t let rising prices keep you from enjoying your long weekend! We’ve got the lowdown on the best Memorial Day dates and destinations for an epic trip that won’t break the bank.

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Spring Break 2023: The Cheapest Destinations & Best Days to Travel

After digging through the Wanderu data, we’ve found the best destinations and cheapest days to travel for an epic – and affordable – spring break.

Best days to travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas
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The Best Days to Travel for the Holidays If You Are On a Budget

We dug into Wanderu data to find out when you can find the cheapest bus or train ticket for holiday travels.

A traveler with their dog soak in the sunshine at a dog-friendly beach park
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The Best Cities in the U.S. to Visit with Your Dog

This study compares cities’ number of pet services, dog parks, and more to sniff out the best U.S. cities to visit with your pup.

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Hotels vs. Airbnb in a Covid-19 World: Which is Cheaper?

We analyzed pricing data to answer the question that’s on every current traveler’s mind: is a hotel or an Airbnb cheaper during Covid?

Scenic photo of Yellowstone National Park.
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Ranking the Most Instagrammed (& Instagrammable) U.S. National Parks

Nothing brightens up your Instagram feed like a hit of natural beauty. Here we rank all 62 National Parks based on how picturesque IG users find them.

Overhead photo of beachgoers during spring break.
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The Cheapest & Most Expensive Destinations for Spring Break

This list ranks the 50 most popular spring break destinations in the U.S. based on the average cost of flights, hotel rooms, cocktails, pints of beer, and the total number of cheap bars.

Romantic image of a couple watching the sunset.
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Long-Distance Relationships by the Numbers: Infographic

Even if you can’t be with your partner on Valentine’s Day, the results of this survey will make you feel good about the future of your LDR.

Photo of a girl at the airport, contemplating what to eat.
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Ranking: The Best & Worst Airports for Food in the U.S.

Airports aren’t known for their food, but some have solid options. We ranked the 50 biggest airports in the U.S. based on which have the best dining.

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