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The Most Popular Beach Destinations Right Now

By Sarah Schmalbruch / ThisisInsider.com
October 17, 2016
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Travel search engine KAYAK just released its 2016 Holiday Travel Hacker Guide, which outlines the 10 most popular beach destinations this year, and the best time to buy a flight there.

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Sydney, Australia

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Best time to book: one month in advance.

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San José del Cabo, Mexico

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Best time to book: two months in advance.

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Maui, Hawaii

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Best time to book: two weeks or one month in advance.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Best time to book: two weeks or one month in advance.

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1 of 10 Sydney, Australia
2 of 10 San José del Cabo, Mexico
3 of 10 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4 of 10 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
5 of 10 Maui, Hawaii
6 of 10 San Juan, Puerto Rico
7 of 10 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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