Planning A Vacation? Here’s Nevada’s Favorite Getaway Destination
Many Americans love to visit Las Vegas. Moreover, people from all over the world come here to celebrate, party, and enjoy life. But where do Las Vegans love to go to get away from it all? A new survey of Google Trends data pinpoints Nevada’s favorite vacation destination.
New Survey Pinpoints Nevada’s Favorite Vacation Destination
When Las Vegans start searching for a place to get away from it all, the search seems to start in the Caribbean. There are so many island getaways and vacation destinations in this tropical paradise.
I guess that makes complete sense. Here we are in the middle of the desert. It’s very dry. Except for Lake Mead, we’re pretty much land locked. So, heading to an island paradise seems like the opposite of where we live. Gentle ocean waves. Tropical cocktails. And plenty of humidity.
Nevada certainly isn’t the only state in America which chooses the Caribbean as its favorite vacation destination. Six other states share the same desire, including Louisiana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, and Utah.
America’s Top Vacation Destinations
With that in mind, the survey conducted by Places To Travel lists the vacation destinations chosen by the most states in the nation. You may be surprised to learn that 10 out of the 50 United States choose Italy as their dream vacation.
Folks in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Hawaii choose this Mediterranean vacation destination.
Speaking of Hawaii, that U.S. tropical paradise ranks second in this survey. Nine different states choose the 50th state in the union as their favorite vacation destination.
Here’s How Las Vegas Ranks In This Survey
As I already mentioned, Las Vegas is one of the world’s favorite place to get away. But, how about for people who live in the United States? The Places To Travel survey shows four states that would choose a Sin City getaway.
Those states include Iowa, Missouri, Montana, and West Virginia. You’re all welcome to visit Las Vegas anytime!
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8 Seemingly Unreal Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
This Arizona canyon was naturally carved by rainwater streams within the sandstone. The Navajo Nation gave it the name ‘The place where water runs through rocks.’ Visit Arizona explains that the Upper Antelope Canyon tour is more frequented due to increased sunlight and towering walls reaching 120 feet. Alternatively, the Lower Antelope Canyon tour is equally remarkable, providing visitors with an immersive encounter among the swirling sandstone walls.
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Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
Among the world’s largest springs, the Grand Prismatic measures an expansive 370 feet in diameter, exceeding the size of a football field. Its vibrant appearance stems from bands of orange, yellow, and green that encircle the deep blue waters. These diverse colors originate from different strains of thermophile bacteria, thriving in the progressively cooler waters around the spring, as explained by Yellowstone National Park. For a bird’s-eye-like view of the Grand Prismatic, they suggest visitors follow the half-mile Fairy Falls trail to a lookout.
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The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the Door to Hell is a large fiery crater. It emerged when a natural gas field accidentally caught fire in 1971 and has been burning continuously since then, according to National Geographic. A well-visited tourist spot, the Door to Hell permits visitors to hike down into the crater for a close view of the flames and an opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the site. The Door to Hell, also referred to as the Darvaza Gas Crater, is located in a rural part of the country.
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Diamond Beach, Iceland
Found along Iceland’s South Coast, the Diamond Beach is a volcanic black sand shoreline adjacent to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Ice blocks from the glacier lagoon wash ashore after breaking into smaller pieces at sea, as mentioned in the Diamond Beach Travel Guide. The beach is also a natural habitat for seals.
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Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska
According to the Tongass National Forest, the Mendenhall Glacier is among the numerous expansive glaciers originating from the Juneau Icefield, an area spanning 1500 square miles of rock, snow, and ice. The glacier gradually advances under the influence of gravity, descending down the slope. Over time, it carves the bedrock and erodes during its 13-mile path until it reaches Mendenhall Lake.
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Thor’s Well, Oregon
Located on the Oregon coast near Cape Perpetua, there’s a large sinkhole that appears to swallow seawater continuously, resembling a bottomless pit. According to Yachats Oregon, it’s often called the “drainpipe of the Pacific.” They explain that the well is actually a hole in the rock that gives the impression of draining ocean water. Some researchers believe this well might have started as a sea cave shaped by waves. Over time, its roof likely collapsed, creating openings at the top and bottom, which spray ocean water.
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Crooked Forest, Poland
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Found close to the town of Gryfino in West Pomerania, Poland, the Crooked Forest consists of 400 peculiarly contorted pine trees. As revealed by Discovery, these pine trees were planted approximately in 1930, back when the area was part of the German province of Pomerania. Starting from the ground, the pine trees exhibit a distinctive feature: they grow with a sharp 90-degree bend towards the north, before gracefully straightening up towards the sky.
Pink Beach, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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The beach is named for its pink sand, which comes from tiny organisms in the coral reefs nearby. Visitors can swim, snorkel, and see marine life like sea turtles and manta rays in the clear water. The beach also has great views of hills and turquoise waters.
Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
