Cherry blossom season is nearly here.
That’s why Asia is on our radar. The great news? We analyzed our data to find the most affordable destination for your Eastbound adventures. Discover how to optimize your trips by traveling during times when prices and crowds are lower while still enjoying lovely weather.👌
The fast track
This week’s top travel stories and updates.
- Is that why they call it Jetbleu? JetBlue has just revealed plans to launch direct flights to Paris starting in June (with bookings available now). The inaugural routes will depart from JFK, with Boston set to follow later in the year.
- A Paris landmark returns. After a tragic fire caused its indefinite closure, Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is set to start welcoming visitors again in late 2024.
- Cheers to the robots. 🤖 Salt Lake City has become the first airport to accept mobile IDs on both Apple and Android devices for TSA security checks, expanding beyond just iOS devices.
- New hurdles post-Brexit. Travelers who currently don’t need a visa for the UK will have to begin applying for pre-approval to enter starting in 2025.
- To tip or not to tip. Generally, tipping is a nice gesture to show gratitude. However, if you’re unsure when it’s appropriate or expected while traveling, Emily Post has the guidelines.
Current travel trends
Your most affordable Asian getaway from your state.
In case you missed it, travel to Asia is booming right now, with searches skyrocketing by 485% in the past three months compared to last year*. However, traveling to Asia can be pricey, so we crunched the numbers to determine the best times to visit. We identified the most affordable destinations and the ideal times to go, state by state** – here are some of the top cities that stood out.
Locate your state and discover your options.
Voices from the Community
Who’s leading the way?
Women’s History Month is a time to honor the strong, independent women venturing out to explore the world solo. You may have noticed that solo female travel has gained significant popularity lately.Wanderful reports that 73% of women believe travel empowers them.
We spoke with one of their creators, Christine Lozada, to share her top tips for solo female travelers.
Shoutout from Social Media
We admire the hustle. @idkitssammy is using Dinogo Explore to plan her adventure of '50 dates in 50 states.'
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Research Approach
*Dinogo US analyzed flight searches from 12/9/2022 to 3/8/2023 for all upcoming travel dates. For year-over-year percentage comparisons, Dinogo reviewed the same search dates from the previous year.
**Dinogo evaluated flight searches from 8/1/2022 to 1/31/2023 for travel during February, March, April, May, October, and November 2023 (defined shoulder seasons in Asia) from all US international airport codes to Asian destinations to identify the most affordable city to visit during these shoulder months. Airport codes with insufficient search data were excluded, as were cities that didn’t meet a specific minimum click threshold. Prices are averaged and provided for illustrative purposes only.
Evaluation :
5/5