Charlotte County Airport Authority
02/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/19/2026 11:57
Punta Gorda Trending as Top Spring Break Destination
Looking for some travel inspiration? Today we're sharing the top 10 trending U.S. destinations for spring break 2026.
Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island leads the pack, and Florida's west coast - including places like Sarasota and Panama City - claims five of the top 10 spots:
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Sarasota, Florida
- Long Beach, California
- Panama City, Florida
- Punta Gorda, Florida
- Santa Ana, California
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Vail, Colorado
To create this list, we looked at destinations seeing the largest percentage increase in Google Flights searches for domestic trips in March and April 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.
If you're ready to start planning, you're in good company - searches for "AI travel planner " hit an all-time high in January. And with the latest AI upgrades in Search, it's easy to build a custom itinerary, find affordable flights and turn your plans into bookings. Your next spring escape is just a search away!
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