As the festive season approaches, Airbnb has announced its 2023 winter travel trends, revealing the top trending domestic and international destinations for guests in Ireland, plus the most wish listed category stays this year.
Trending domestic destinations for Irish guests
Irish guests are heading west this winter to explore the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, with Skibbereen, Castlebar, Ennis and Letterkenny all featuring in Airbnb’s list of trending destinations. . Many travellers are eager to book a coastal getaway despite the colder winter weather, opting for a beach favourite, Spanish Point, where they can enjoy brisk seaside walks, or Adare, where guests can discover the heritage of the small village.
Full list of trending domestic winter destinations in Ireland
Adare, County Limerick
Clifden, County Galway
Skibbereen, County Cork
Ennis, County Clare
Castlebar, County Mayo
Dundalk, County Louth
Tramore, County Waterford
Limerick, County Limerick
Letterkenny, County Donegal
Spanish Point, County Clare
Trending winter international destinations for Irish guests
Those travelling further afield this winter have their sights set on dreamy destinations in Asia, Europe and South America, from the bustling and culture-filled capitals of Tokyo and Buenos Aires to the golden beaches of Costa Teguise and Tías in Spain for Irish guests hoping to bask in the winter sun.
Trending international destinations for Irish guests this winter
Tokyo, Japan
Porto Seguro, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
São Paulo, Brazil
Tías, Spain
Guarujá, Brazil
Courchevel, France
Costa Teguise, Spain
Medellín, Colombia
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Trending family destinations worldwide this winter
Globetrotting families4 are ready to pack their bags and explore new destinations this holiday season, spanning the streets of Tokyo to the beaches of The Bahamas. The diverse representation of destinations demonstrates that Airbnb has something for every type of family. In fact, families can book an Airbnb with two bedrooms and one bathroom for less than the price of one hotel room at a major chain.
Trending international destinations for families globally this winter
Tokyo, Japan
Québec City, Canada
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
São Paulo, Brazil
Puerto del Carmen, Spain
Crucecita, Mexico
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tignes, France
Nassau, The Bahamas
Airbnski
For skiing fans eager to tackle the slopes in Tignes, Quebec and beyond this winter, Airbnb presents the most wishlisted stays in the Ski-in/out Category for some snowy inspiration. From a magical snowy cabin in Finland to a tiny cottage surrounded by nature in the French Alps, you can find the full list here.
Winter Sun
Holiday seekers dreaming of sun-soaked paradises and tropical escapes, check out Airbnb’s most wishlisted destinations in the Amazing Pools, Beaches, and Tropical categories for some golden-hour inspiration here - from a eco-bamboo home in Bali to a beautiful loft hidden between the trees in Tulum
Most booked categories for this winter period for Irish Airbnb guests
Beach
National parks
Amazing pools
Iconic cities
Golfing
Surfing
Listening to the Airbnb community
Airbnb’s recent fall 2023 update in September highlighted the key platform improvements that have been made over the past year, based on community feedback around pricing, cleaning fees, customer service, and better search and filters. These improvements will help travellers have a more seamless travel experience with Airbnb this holiday season and beyond.
