Tim Phillips Show, 4/21/26
6:10
Are you counting down the days until summer vacation? The busy summer travel season is coming up and many are already booking their getaways, from sandy beaches to mountain escapes. New research from Google is giving us a peek at where Americans are heading this summer.
Their report on the Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2026 has just come out.
They analyzed Google Flights data to see which destinations had the biggest year-over-year increases both here in the U.S. and worldwide, for trips between June 1st and August 31st.
The Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Maarten tops the list for international getaways.
Visitors there can head to Mullet Bay Beach, and enjoy zip lining, the top trending activity searched in the past month.
Mexico City is number two for international destinations for summer, thanks to an incredible food scene and cultural attractions, like the Frida Kahlo Museum.
For summer travel here in the U.S., Kansas City, Missouri, is the top destination. Visitors won’t want to miss the city’s famous barbecue and the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium. The city is also hosting six FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
The Top Trending International Destinations for Summer Travel
St. Maarten, Sint Maarten
Mexico City, Mexico
Stockholm, Sweden
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Budapest, Hungary
Tel Aviv, Israel
Panama City, Panama
Guangzhou, China
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Santiago, Dominican Republic
The Top Trending U.S. Destinations for Summer Travel
Kansas City, Missouri
Sarasota, Florida
Asheville, North Carolina
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Myers, Florida
Panama City, Florida
Missoula, Montana
Burbank, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
Source: Travel & Leisure
6:30
Two For Tuesday - SUPER FREAK - RICK JAMES, M.C. HAMMER, RIFFKORE
#16 IN 1981; RNR HALL OF FAME TOP 500 SONG
Born James Johnson on 2/1/1948 in Buffalo, New York. Died of a heart attack on 8/6/2004 (age 56). Funk-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist. In Mynah Birds band with Neil Young in the late 1960s. To London, formed the band Main Line. Returned to the U.S. and formed Stone City Band; produced Teena Marie, Mary Jane Girls, Eddie Murphy and others.
Tempations did backing vocals on the original.
7:15
Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World … According To A New Article By Science Focus
1. Mosquito – kills 725,000 per year
2. Human (homicides only) – kills 400,000 humans per year
3. Snake – kills 138,000 humans per year
4. Dogs – kills 59,000 per year
5. Assassin bug (Chagas disease) – kills 10,000 humans per year
6. Scorpion – kills 3,300 humans per year
7. Elephant – kills 600 humans per year
8. Crocodile – kills 1,000 humans per year
9. Hippo – kills 500 humans a year
10. Lion – kills 200 humans per year
7:30
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