"According to Skyscanner 's annual Travel Trends report, the New England town is one of the places with the biggest increase in searches over the past 12 months - and the shortest trip from NYC. While jet-setters typically flock to the tropical beaches and cute cobblestone streets, New Haven - a city best known for its Ivy League university and its proud pizza joints - has made its way to be the 8th trending travel destination."
"The town, located about a two-hour drive or train ride from Manhattan, beat out Mykonos, Greece, and Bilbao, Spain, which came in as 9th and 10th, respectively. However - making more sense - Limon, Costa Rica, Jaipur, India, Bodrum, Turkey, and Madeira, Portugal topped the list in that order. The European-inspired ski town of Vail, Colorado, made the list as the most desired American spot, coming in at No. 5. And the far-off places of Zadar, Croatia and Olbia, Italy, ranked 6th and 7th."
"New Haven - which is anything but new, being one of America's oldest cities - has apparently appealed to travelers in the last year. The college town allure of Yale - Rory Gilmore really did sell a generation on that cozy vibe - and the hot but not fresh debate of historic "apizza" joints, Frank Pepe's and Sally's, in the self-proclaimed "pizza capital" may be cheesy, but apparently has good pull."
New Haven has surged as a popular fall getaway for travelers from New York City, becoming one of the fastest-growing search destinations and the eighth trending spot overall. The city sits about two hours by car or train from Manhattan, making it an accessible short trip. The town outpaced destinations like Mykonos and Bilbao in search growth, while international favorites such as Limon, Jaipur, Bodrum and Madeira topped the list. New Haven attracts visitors with Yale University's college-town charm, the historic "apizza" rivalry between Frank Pepe's and Sally's, Elm City tree-lined streets, craft breweries, coffee shops, bookstores, jazz and indie music venues, and the Shubert Theater.
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