JetBlue Vacations: Punta Cana leads summer bookings in the Caribbean

Punta Cana.- JetBlue Vacations has reported that Punta Cana, located in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, has become the most popular destination for vacation reservations for the June-August period. The beach destination has outperformed Montego Bay, Jamaica; Cancun, Mexico; Aruba; Nassau, Bahamas; Orlando, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Juan Puerto Rico, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in order of importance.

According to data from JetBlue Vacations, beach destinations have become popular vacation spots this summer for vacationers booking a package, with an average stay of 6.5 nights, higher than in previous years. Searches for vacation packages for June, July, and August are up 32% compared to the same period last year, indicating that travelers are starting to plan their summer getaways early. Reservations between June and August for vacation packages have increased by 66% compared to the same period last year.

Andrés Barry, the president of JetBlue Travel Products, has noted that “we have noticed a growing trend in travel reservations for the summer, with the majority of customers opting for beach destinations and warm weather, particularly in the Caribbean.”