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 -Published: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Costa Rica is the fourth-best travel
destination in the holiday season, says survey
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff More U.S. residents than ever are traveling for their holiday vacations this year and protecting their trip investment with travel insurance, says the travel insurance company Squaremouth. According to the report, the United States is the most popular destination for U.S. travelers in holiday season. The average trip there costs over $4,000. “Even travelers staying stateside are spending more on their holiday trips this year, as the average cost increased to $4,068,“ said Squaremouth in its report. Outside the U.S., Mexico and Caribbean countries are the most popular international destinations for holiday travel. The U.S. travelers are spending more on their holiday trip this year, with the average trip cost increasing 14% across top destinations, said the study. According to the survey, the 10 most popular destinations this Holiday Season are: - In second place is Mexico with an average trip cost of $5,325 - Third place is the Bahamas, with an average trip cost of $4,243 - In fourth place is Costa Rica, with an average trip cost of $8,617. According to the study, Travelers saw the highest increase in cost for travel to Costa Rica with a trip cost spike of 60%. The rests of the top ten places are Jamaica, Israel, U.K. France, Puerto Rico and Canada. The survey methodology data is based on travel insurance policies purchased from January to Dec. 9. The study classified Israel as the fastest growing international destination, with a 94% increase in popularity compared to last year. “Israel is the most expensive destination this holiday season, with an average trip cost of $10,622,” said the insurance survey company in its statement. More travelers are insuring their holiday trips this year, with a 23% increase in travel insurance policies purchased for trips during the Christmas and New Year holidays, said the firm. “Travelers insuring domestic trips specifically increased 38% compared to last year,” according to the study. Squaremouth compares travel insurance policies from every major travel insurance provider in the United States. More information on the survey can be found at Squaremouth site. ------------------------ What advice you give to a traveler to reduce the expenses during a trip to Costa Rica? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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