{"id":457666,"date":"2021-03-15T09:10:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T13:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=457666"},"modified":"2021-03-15T09:10:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T13:10:08","slug":"expedia-travelers-rank-the-usas-friendliest-cities-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/expedia-travelers-rank-the-usas-friendliest-cities-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Expedia Travelers Rank the USA’s Friendliest Cities of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n SEATTLE<\/span>, March 15, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0After a year in which vacations were few or far between, what better way to ease back into traveling than by choosing a town where you’re sure to receive a warm welcome? As travelers begin to plan their spring and summer getaways, Expedia.com\u00ae is helping narrow down the possibilities by ranking the friendliest towns and cities for 2021. <\/p>\n

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Did a local provide an outstanding dinner recommendation? Were you greeted with smiles and hellos (or at least smiling eyes over a mask)? Was there just overall feel-good energy? These might be some of the random acts of friendliness that earned these towns the highest mentions of “friendly, friendliest, amiable,” and other word associations and related linguistic connections based on Expedia.com traveler reviews from January 2019<\/span> to December 2020<\/span>. <\/p>\n

\n 20 of the Top Friendliest Cities in the U.S. (plus, what to do) according to Expedia users include:<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

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  1. \n
    \n Whitefish, Montana<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0A gateway to Glacier National Park<\/span>, outdoor enthusiasts will love\u00a0the outdoorsy delights     this Montana<\/span> town<\/a>\u00a0offers <\/li>\n
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    \n Sister Bay, Wisconsin<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0This     charming small town<\/a>\u00a0is fit for boaters and fisherman alike\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Manitou Springs, Colorado<\/span>
    \n <\/b>Art lovers will enjoy the galleries, restaurants and boutiques in Manitou Springs<\/span>, and can even spring for a     hot air balloon ride<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Easton, Maryland<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Relax at a quaint,     small-town Inn<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Lihue, Hawaii<\/span>
    \n <\/b>Nothing beats a     picturesque town<\/a>\u00a0amid sweeping, green valleys, with excellent views of the Pacific Ocean <\/li>\n
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    \n Sierra Vista, Arizona<\/span>
    \n <\/b>A sunny escape, this     southeastern Arizona<\/span> city<\/a>\u00a0is considered the Hummingbird Capital of the U.S. <\/li>\n
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    \n Kennebunkport, Maine<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0It’s that     coastal town beach escape<\/a>\u00a0you’ve always dreamed of <\/li>\n
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    \n Chincoteague, Virginia<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Book your     island getaway<\/a>\u00a0to explore beaches and see wild Chincoteague<\/span> ponies\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Ogunquit, Maine<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Explore     Maine’s<\/span> southern coast<\/a>, rife\u00a0with sandy beaches and grassy dunes <\/li>\n
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    \n Provincetown, Massachusetts<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Ease your mind in a     boutique hotel<\/a>\u00a0located on the Northern tip of Cape Cod<\/span><\/li>\n
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    \n Carolina Beach, North Carolina<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Hit the waves and     charter a private sailboat<\/a>\u00a0or wildlife watching cruise \u00a0 <\/li>\n
  12. \n Kahul<\/b>
    \n ui, Hawaii<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Waterfall and rainforest     tours await<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Alamogordo, New Mexico<\/span>
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    \n     The closest base<\/a>\u00a0for visiting White Sands National Park <\/li>\n
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    \n Manhattan, New York<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Eat, drink and take on the     Big Apple<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n
  15. \n Kapa\u02bba,<\/b>
    \n \u00a0Hawaii<\/b>\u00a0For\u00a0the adventure seeker ready for     off-road adventures and sweeping views<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Bar Harbor, Maine<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0    Adventure<\/a>\u00a0in Acadia National Park\u00a0 <\/li>\n
  17. \n Grant<\/b>
    \n s Pass, Oregon<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Shop a local, vintage boutique or visit the wineries and vineyards in this     Pacific Northwest town<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Deadwood, South Dakota<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Calling all history buffs!     Visit this town<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0for its scenic surroundings and discover why it’s been named a National Historic Landmark\u00a0 <\/li>\n
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    \n Hilo, Hawaii<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0    Explore the Big Island<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with sunsets and stargazing, cultural tours or helicopter rides <\/li>\n
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    \n Aspen, Colorado<\/span>
    \n <\/b>\u00a0Get an “altitude” adjustment with     ski and snowboard rental packages, snowshoeing and more<\/a>\u00a0 <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In addition to promising the friendliest experience, these outdoorsy, beachy and small-town destinations are right in line with Expedia’s spring and summer 2021 travel trends as travelers look for socially distanced options and domestic beach escapes. For more on this trend which began during 2020, check out the Expedia 2021 Trends Report<\/a>. <\/p>\n

    Plus \u2013 now’s a great time to book and save 20% on select hotels with the Expedia Spring Sale<\/span> happening now through March 31<\/span><\/a>. <\/p>\n

    \n Tips for travelers:<\/b>\n <\/p>\n