Puerto Vallarta Included in 5 Top Deal Destinations in 2016 by Travelzoo Fox News
go to original November 4, 2015

Looking for a great getaway next year that won't break the bank?

Travelzoo is helping Americans get a jump start on their budget-savvy vacation planning with the top five destinations for travel deals in 2016.

Based on next year's hotel rates, the strong U.S. dollar, and airfare deals, Travelzoo researchers predict U.S. travelers can expect up to 60 percent savings on travel to Norway, Cuba, Puerto Vallarta, New York City and Canada in 2016.

“There are two common trends when it comes to our deal destinations – increased inventory and the strong dollar,” said Gabe Saglie, senior editor for Travelzoo.

“In New York and Puerto Vallarta, hotels really have to fight for travelers’ dollars. And the strong dollar is not only making international travel affordable – to Canada, Norway and Cuba but also domestic travel affordable. As Britons, Canadians and Brazilians pull back on visiting the Big Apple, Americans can reap the benefits with steep discounts on flights, hotels and attractions.”

Ready to stretch your dollar overseas? Check out the top five deal destinations for 2016...

3. Puerto Vallarta

As the Mexican peso continues to plunge against the U.S. dollar, the pressure is on for resorts to lure American travelers. Puerto Vallarta is currently rebounding from security warnings issued by the State Department, making the west coast city work harder for market share from east coast hotspots like Riviera Maya and Cancun.  

Puerto Vallarta saw five new hotel openings in 2015 and two more expected next year so  travelers can anticipate nightly rates at 4-star resorts to average $147 for peak season dates and $81 for low season dates – an 18 percent decrease from 2013, according to Travelzoo figures.

For an additional tourism boost, on Jan. 1, the U.S. and Mexico will update their bilateral aviation agreement to permit more airlines to service U.S.- Mexico routes.  The current agreement has a 3-carrier limit for 14 specific destinations. The new agreement will allow an unlimited number of carriers to serve any U.S.- Mexico city pair, which will effectively increase inventory and deals across the market.

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