Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. From January to June 2024, flight searches increased 705% to Lapland, Finland, according to Expedia. The online travel agency said flight searches are also up to Canada, specifically Banff (65%) and Lake Louise (55%), its data showed. "We live in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles where we experience extreme heat for most of the summer, reaching highs well above 100," she said. "We want to be comfortable when we are traveling to experience all a city has to offer and take a break from the extreme heat at home."

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Persons: Lake Louise, Vrbo, Stephanie Greitzer Organizations: U.S . Environmental Protection Agency, Expedia, CNBC Travel Locations: Lapland, Finland, Canada, Banff, Lake, Breckenridge , Colorado, White, , New Hampshire, Pocono, , Pennsylvania, Whistler, San Fernando, Los Angeles