The Spring Travel Destinations Everyone Will Book in 2026, According to Airbnb

Travelers are trading overstimulation for open space.

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If you're still looking to plan a spring break getaway this year, Airbnb is here to help you choose a destination. According to the vacation rental site, travelers are swapping crowded locations for nature escapes, surf culture, and hidden beach towns this year. The trends were determined based on internal data of searches made by U.S. group and family travelers in Q4 2025 for March 20 to May 17, 2026, and compared with searches made in Q4 2024 for the same period in 2025. Based on this analysis, here are the spring 2026 travel trends the platform is seeing.

Group Travel Goes Off the Grid

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According to Airbnb, spring break is going analog, with groups skipping bustling cities and party towns for the great outdoors. National park gateways and off-the-beaten-path desert towns are experiencing major momentum, the rental platform reports, with nature and outdoor experiences being among the top-booked categories.

Right now, popular group destinations include neighboring desert communities Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley, Calif.; Oakhurst, Calif. (which is a convenient access point for exploring Yosemite National Park); Page, Arizona; Estes Park, Colorado (a launching pad for adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park); and Moab, Utah.

Families Ditch Disney for Other Florida Spots

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While Florida remains a top pick for spring break getaways for families, many are drifting away from the Sunshine State’s most popular destinations and toward quieter towns that still offer great weather and more ways to spend quality time together.

These towns, while growing in popularity, continue to offer families more space and a peaceful place to go offline and reconnect through fun activities such as surfing, bird-watching, shark tooth hunting, shell collecting, and more.

Family-friendly Florida beach towns to consider are Fort Walton Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Treasure Island, Bradenton, and Venice, which is known as the "shark tooth capital of the world."

Costa Rica Takes Center Stage

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Costa Rica is the standout this spring, emerging as a favorite on Airbnb for both families and friend groups seeking adventure and surf culture. Renowned for lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant wildlife, the country offers rich culture, a variety of activities, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Spots to check out in Costa Rica include Jaco, La Fortuna (located near the iconic Arenal Volcano), Tamarindo, Quepos (a gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park), and Nosara.