Where Will Poles Go at the End of Summer? We Know the Most Popular Destinations
The holidays are not over yet. Poles have made more reservations for the first week of September this year than last year. We know which destinations they have chosen.
The high season is coming to an end, the new school year is fast approaching, and students are still enjoying the prospect of a month off. Poles are still in a holiday mood and are eager to book holidays abroad. Where? This was verified by the online travel agency kiwi.com.
Poles’ Favorite Destinations: Southern Europe Reigns
It will come as no surprise that destinations in southern Europe are also very popular in the first week of September, when the heat is less severe and the top attractions are less crowded. Data shows that this year the platform has recorded a 60% increase in bookings compared to the previous year.
The most popular destinations, as always, are Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal. The UK is also popular.
The most frequently chosen routes include:
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Warsaw – Rome, Milan, Alicante, Athens
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Krakow – Milan, Rome, Paris
Traveling overseas. Not just the US anymore
More and more Polish travelers are deciding to discover distant destinations. The TOP10 list of bookings for the first week of September includes Thailand (8th place), as well as the United States (7th place). Asia is a rising star of bookings. The following are enjoying considerable interest:
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Philippines
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Vietnam
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Sri Lanka
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Malaysia
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South Korea.
In addition, more and more travelers are choosing South America, especially Colombia. This fall, the average price of a flight to Colombia is 40% lower than in 2023.
Tourists also choose September flights to save money. According to kiwi.com, travelers will pay 24 percent less than in summer on short European routes (the average ticket price is PLN 376.47). On medium-haul routes, they will spend 19 percent less, and on long, intercontinental routes, 15 percent less than in summer.
