Sicily isn’t the only European destination bustling with tourists ahead of the peak summer season in July and August. After three years of pandemic restrictions, travelers are flocking to Europe in record numbers, despite high airfares, limited accommodations, sweltering heat and crowded sites. Among American travelers, Europe is the most popular destination this year, according to Hopper’s “Summer Travel to Europe” report. “I had to sell my car to pull this off, but if I’m traveling this far, I’m going to see everywhere,” she said. But there was nothing, so, unfortunately, I had to turn down business,” said Abby Lagman, the founder of the Blissful Travel Company, a U.S.-based travel agency.

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Persons: Hopper’s, ”, Elizabeth Hughes, “, Abby Lagman Organizations: Hopper Locations: Sicily, Europe, London, Paris, Rome, Lisbon, Athens, Sicilian, Palermo, Chicago, France, Italy, Greece, U.S