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It may not be surprising that beach destinations are a popular choice to ring in the summer, but rustic stays are also of interest.
Short-term rentals are experiencing a boost for this year’s Memorial Day.
Airbnb had a 10% increase in searches from last year for the weekend’s travel, with warmer beach destinations dominating. It also reported high interest for rural experiences, as did short-term rental platform HomeToGo.
Big cities were not always front of mind for customers. Out of Airbnb’s categories, four of the top 10 involved pools and the water.
Destin, Florida, broke into the websites’ most-s