These are the ‘World’s Greatest’ journey spots, per Journey + Leisure | KTVE

(NewsNation) — Regardless of record-high inflation pushing up the worth of airline tickets, most individuals usually are not letting that cease their trip plans.

For many of the summer time, the Transportation Safety Administration has been reporting increased checkpoint journey numbers than this similar time final 12 months, with greater than 2 million individuals going via virtually daily.

Nina Ruggiero, digital editorial director of Journey + Leisure, shared on “Morning in America” what journey locations readers selected for the “World’s Greatest” awards this 12 months.

Greatest Home Airways

1. Hawaiian Airways
2. Breeze Airways
3. JetBlue Airways
4. Alaska Airways
5. Delta Airways

In line with Journey+ Leisure readers, Hawaiian Airways was the highest airline as a result of it has nice worth for its clients whereas nonetheless providing Hawaiian hospitality and meals, Ruggiero mentioned.

“I don’t suppose it hurts that they find yourself in Hawaii,” she added.

Greatest U.S. Cities

1. Charleston, South Carolina
2. New Orleans, Louisiana
3. Santa Fe, New Mexico
4. Savannah, Georgia
5. Honolulu, Hawaii

This class was considered one of Journey + Leisure’s hottest awards this 12 months. Ruggiero mentioned it is because Individuals have realized that home journey is nice, too.

“They actually liked the hotter cities all through the south and western United States,” she mentioned.

Charleston, South Carolina, has gained the primary spot for the previous 10 years.

“It’s a very fun-loving metropolis, a lot of leisure, historical past. It’s very walkable,” Ruggiero mentioned. “Folks love taking strolls down its cobblestone streets, previous its lovely structure, and it’s driving distance to a few actually superb seashores.”

Greatest Island

1. Mackinac Island, Michigan
2. Kiawah Island, South Carolina
3. Nantucket, Massachusetts
4. San Juan Island, Washington
5. Golden Isles, Georgia

Mackinac Island is definitely a newcomer to the Journey + Leisure World’s Greatest awards this 12 months.

“That is an incredible one as a result of it’s inexpensive and it’s low-key,” Ruggiero mentioned. “It’s actually like taking a step again in time.”

There aren’t any automobiles on the island — individuals should get round by foot, bicycle and even horse-drawn carriage. “Everyone knows fuel costs proper now, in order that’s a plus,” Ruggiero mentioned.

She added that there are many family-friendly locations to discover, reminiscent of fudge outlets, ice cream outlets, nature trails and water actions.

“There are many locations to remain and issues to do,” Ruggiero mentioned.

Greatest Nationwide Parks

1. Yellowstone
2. Grand Teton
3. Yosemite
4. Rocky Mountain
5. Glacier

“Nationwide Parks are a good way to journey. On a price range at Yellowstone, which is primary, you possibly can go tenting for $20 an evening should you convey your individual tent and simply make the most of the attractive campsite there,” Ruggiero mentioned.

Sights to see embody over 500 geysers and endangered wildlife. Folks can go fly-fishing, mountain climbing and extra.

“The actions are really limitless,” Ruggiero mentioned. “It’s nice for households who wish to simply have everybody come and journey with out spending a ton.”