Dominican Republic among Americans’ top winter vacation destinations

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic ranks fourth among the most popular winter destinations for U.S. travelers for the 2024-2025 season, according to Mabrian Travel Intelligence. The “Mabrian Search Share Index” highlights increasing interest in Caribbean destinations like Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Mexican Caribbean, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. Demand for Dominican vacations has grown by 4%, based on flights departing from the top 20 U.S. airports, which account for 85% of total international U.S. air traffic.

This increase aligns with trends observed in October for travel between November 2024 and February 2025, where U.S. travelers show strong interest in Caribbean destinations. The U.S. remains a critical market for Caribbean tourism, particularly during winter, according to the Caribbean Tourism Association. Among the top Caribbean destinations, Costa Rica has experienced the highest growth in demand, with a 33% year-on-year increase.

Puerto Rico, the Mexican Caribbean, and the Dominican Republic also saw notable increases in demand, with Puerto Rico rising by 9%, the Mexican Caribbean by 6%, and the Dominican Republic by 4%, largely driven by Santo Domingo’s Las Américas Airport. Conversely, Jamaica and the Bahamas have seen declining interest, with searches dropping by 17% and 20%, respectively, compared to the previous winter.