Even after the World Cup and the Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is still in demand. The beachfront city is the most-searched destination by Brazilian travelers for New Year's Eve accommodations, according to the Kayak travel planning website.

The city, which Kayak ranked third in searches last year, took the lead and surpassed traditional destinations such as Miami (6th) and Orlando (11th) in the U.S., which led the ranking in late-2017.