American’s Swoon Over Sunny Orlando and Cancun, Mexico for Valentine’s Day Rendezous

The Sunshine State Dominates Half of Domestic Travel Itineraries,

Mexico Takes Top Four Spots for International Lovebirds According to Allianz’s Survey

Richmond, Virginia, January 31, 2022 – Americans have their hearts set on sunny and warm getaways to Orlando, Florida and Cancun, Mexico this Valentine’s Day, according to Allianz Global Assistance’s 2022 Top Valentine’s Day Destinations review. Domestic travel is favored, as 81 percent of travelers will be taking a trip within the United States and 19 percent will be headed to an international destination.

The travel insurance and assistance company analyzed where Americans are traveling to for Valentine’s Day 2022, which is taking place this year on the Monday after Super Bowl LVI, a first-time instance in the event’s history. Allianz Partners reviewed travel plans* for roundtrip flights for two passengers departing from U.S. destinations leaving Thursday, February 3 to Monday, February 7 and returning Thursday, February 10 to Tuesday, February 15, and this year, travelers are packing their bags to Orlando; Las Vegas; Fort Lauderdale; Miami; Phoenix; Fort Myers; Salt Lake City; Tampa; New York; and Los Angeles.

For international jetsetters, Mexico is the apple of most travelers’ eye -- Cancun, Mexico City, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta lead the top international destinations review. Further proof that Americans are enticed by warm weather and tropical beaches, Americans are also headed to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Aruba; Nassau, Bahamas; Liberia, Costa Rica; and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos this year.

“Travelers are ready to spend time away from home with their special someone this Valentine’s Day,” said Daniel Durazo, director of marketing and communications at Allianz Partners. “No matter which destination your heart leads you to, travel insurance can help keep your romantic getaway on track, providing coverage when it comes to travel delays, baggage loss, medical emergencies and cancellations.”

In March 2021, Allianz Partners announced enhancements** to many of its travel insurance products in most states through an Epidemic Coverage Endorsement. Products that include this endorsement may provide coverage to customers who become ill with COVID-19 or a future epidemic, are individually ordered to quarantine, or are denied boarding due to a suspected illness. These products may also cover emergency medical care and transportation or provide reimbursement for change fees and loyalty points deposit fees if the customer becomes ill with an epidemic disease. Availability of the Epidemic Coverage Endorsement, and specific covered reasons under that endorsement, varies by product and by state. See your plan for details.

Allianz Partners offers travel insurance through leading travel agents, online travel agencies, directly to consumers and through most major U.S. airlines. For more information, please visit: www.allianztravelinsurance.com.

 

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*Methodology: The data of U.S. travelers’ 2022 Valentine’s Day travel plans was gathered by analyzing the number of customers that went through the online booking process of airfare paths for partners offering Allianz Global Assistance to generate itineraries for roundtrip flights for two passengers departing and returning to U.S. airports for domestic and international destinations from 2/3 to 2/7 and returning from 2/10 to 2/15.

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Rank  Domestic City  International City

1

Orlando, Florida

Cancun, Mexico 

2

Las Vegas, Nevada 

Mexico City, Mexico 

3

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Los Cabos, Mexico 

4

Miami, Florida

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 

5

Phoenix, Arizona

Montego Bay, Jamaica 

6

Fort Myers, Florida

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

7

Salt Lake City, Utah

Aruba 

8

Tampa, Florida

Nassau, Bahamas 

9

New York, New York 

Liberia, Costa Rica

10

Los Angeles, California 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

 

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About Allianz Partners
Allianz Partners is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company with operation centers in 35 countries. In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. The company also serves as an outsource provider for in-bound call center services and claims administration for property and casualty insurers and credit card companies. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts.

** While the new Epidemic Coverage Endorsement adds certain covered reasons that apply to specific epidemic-related situations, products otherwise generally do not cover claims due to known, foreseeable, or expected events, epidemics, government prohibitions, warnings, or travel advisories, or fear of travel, and coverage can vary by state. Please see our Coverage Alert for information about other temporary accommodations that may be available.  Benefits for quarantines only apply when an eligible traveler is specifically named and individually ordered to quarantine by order or official directive of a government, public regulatory authority, or the captain of a commercial vessel on which that eligible traveler is booked to travel during the covered trip, based on that eligible traveler’s exposure to COVID-19. The benefit does not cover travel restrictions (whether or not they are referred to as “quarantine”) that apply generally or broadly (a) to some segment or all of a population, geographical area, building, or vessel (including without limitation shelter-in-place, stay-at-home, safer-at-home, or other similar restriction), or (b) based on to, from, or through where the person is traveling. Coverage may not cover the full cost of your quarantine and is subject to applicable benefit limits. See your plan for details.

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