The most Googled travel destinations of 2020 revealed
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The most Googled travel destinations of 2020 revealed

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Spain was top of Brits’ lists when it came to online travel searches, with the term “Travel to Spain” the most popular of the year. After that, stir-crazy residents desperate to escape the UK opened it up more broadly, with the question “Where can I go on holiday?” the fourth most Googled travel term. Things got a little more political for the sixth place travel search, which was “Boris Johnson holiday”. “As people continue to look for information in new and different ways, Google Search keeps evolving to make the world’s information accessible and useful to all.” Top 10 travel search terms

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Simon Calder’s top five destinations to discover in 2025
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Simon Calder’s top five destinations to discover in 2025

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Most popular holiday destination for older Brits revealed
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Adults are eager to explore the world alone over the next three years

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Nearly three quarters of Brits holiday in the same place every year, study shows
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Nearly three quarters of Brits holiday in the same place every year, study shows

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Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as travel restrictions ease
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These are the most popular holiday destinations for Brits as travel restrictions ease
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These are the most popular holiday destinations for Brits as travel restrictions ease

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Expert Simon Calder answers your questions on travel in 2022
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Expert Simon Calder answers your questions on travel in 2022

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Expert Simon Calder examines what travel will look like in 2022 during live event
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Expert Simon Calder examines what travel will look like in 2022 during live event

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Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as US opens up to UK tourists
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Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as US opens up to UK tourists

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Lanzarote is cheapest holiday destination this summer, says research
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Lanzarote is cheapest holiday destination this summer, says research

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Travel industry despair: ‘My agency has sent two people abroad this year’
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Travel industry despair: ‘My agency has sent two people abroad this year’

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Simon Calder’s Travel Week Newsletter: Sign up for updates and holiday tips in a fast-changing world
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Simon Calder’s Travel Week Newsletter: Sign up for updates and holiday tips in a fast-changing world

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