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Travel October 20, 2021

Most wishlisted holiday destinations and travel trends to spark your wanderlust

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With the holidays ahead people are eagerly looking into seasonal travel plans and curating a wishlist of trendy new destinations.

From mid-sized college football towns and places known for spectacular holiday festivals to warmer destinations, U.S. guests are setting new trends for Christmas.

PHOTO: Photo of a multi generation family during Thanksgiving dinner, spending time together over eaten food and messy plates
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Photo of a multi generation family during Thanksgiving dinner, spending time together over eaten food and messy plates

Airbnb revealed that cozy cabins made the top unique listing for the holidays and shared its most wishlisted cozy cabins to celebrate in this year.

Check out all the holiday wanderlust ideas below, including top trending international stays as borders slowly start to reopen to U.S. travelers.

Most Wishlisted Cabins

PHOTO: Sotrybook A-Frame listing in Boone, North Carolina.
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Sotrybook A-Frame listing in Boone, North Carolina.

The already popular housing stay choice has become an even more desirable destination for Airbnb guests as the air cools and the holidays draw closer.

"From picturesque, hygge A-frames, to more modern abodes with a festive feel, here are some of the most wishlisted cabins by U.S. guests."

PHOTO: A cabin in the Catskills of Kerhonkson, New York.
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A cabin in the Catskills of Kerhonkson, New York.

A Black A- Frame: Sustainable Catskills Cabin (Kerhonkson, NY)
Midcentury A-frame in the Poconos Close to Lake (Hamlin, PA)
The Box Hop - Hocking Hills (Rockbridge, OH)
The Bear Den - Mountain Cabin w/ Spectacular Views (Mauertown, VA)
The Winnie A-frame Near Yosemite & Bass Lake (Oakhurst, CA)
Fernside Aframe: Private River Front, Hidden Gem (Indian River, MI)
The Alpine A-Frame with Skiing & Hot Tub! (Henryville, PA)
Storybook A-Frame Cabin in the Woods Close to Downtown Boone (Boone, NC)
Cozy River Cabin at Mt. Rainier (Packwood, WA)
Idlewood · Brand New Cabin! 3 Miles from Downtown Blue Ridge! (Blue Ridge, GA)

College Football Towns

PHOTO: An Airbnb listing in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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An Airbnb listing in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

When it comes to college football season, these mid-sized cities are trending with travelers looking to attend sporting events to once again cheer on their favorite teams in person.

Ann Arbor, MI
Tarrant County, TX
Eugene, OR
Maui, HI
Lincoln, NE
North Central Florida
Long Island, NY
Stafford County, MD
Auburn, AL
Cincinnati, OH

Here for the Holiday Lights

Some regional favorites known for displaying impressive light shows and hosting holiday festivals like Orange County, New York City and Arlington, are making an impression on U.S. travelers.

PHOTO: An airbnb listing in Eugene, Oregon.
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An airbnb listing in Eugene, Oregon.

Orange County, CA
New York City
Oahu, HI
Arlington, VA
San Francisco, CA
Kansas City, MO
Minneapolis, MN
Phoenix, AZ
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA

Eyes Peeled on these International Spots

PHOTO: An Airbnb listing for Domainede Largier in Lafarre, France.
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An Airbnb listing for Domainede Largier in Lafarre, France.

"As cross-border travel slowly starts to recover, wanderlust is fueling more U.S. guest searches," Airbnb found. "The top trending stay types among U.S. guest searches include traditional Italian dammusos, Grecian cycladic homes, quaint English shepherd’s huts, and even igloos."

Meraviglioso Dammuso con Piscina! (Campobello, Italy)
AQUA HOUSE 2 (Milos Island, Greece)
Shepherd's Hut, Off-Grid, Hot Tub and Beacons View (Wales, UK)
Dammuso Martingana (Pantelleria, Italy)
Aigeis-milos Suites (Cyclades Suite) (Milos, Greece)
Hut in the Vines (England, UK)
Igloo Hotel. Ice Hotel for Wellness (Sochi, Russia)
Luxury Seafront Apartment in Loutra Kythnos (Loutra, Greece)
Wagon in the Woods & Hot Tub (Medstead, UK)
Ytterøy Forest Domes (Levanger, Norway)