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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 80 (from laksa194)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa080.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690","crawl_time":1776175219,"first_indexed_time":1772301710,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,travelandleisure!www,\/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690 s443","src_root_hash":"3196621714513276680","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"This Mountain Town Is Expedia’s No. 1 Trending Destination for 2026","meta_descriptions":["Expedia’s new 2026 travel trends report shows Big Sky, Montana, is the No. 1 trending destination for the year to come, with interest up 92 percent."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If there's one company that can spot trending destinations before they become popular, it's Expedia. After all, the website helped travelers book more than\n400 million room nights\nin 2025, so yeah, it has a good grasp on where we all want to go. And luckily, it's sharing those stats with everyone via its 2026 Destination of the Year report, which showcases \"where global travel interest is surging.\" \nAs Expedia shared, its\nUnpack ’26 travel trends report\nuses \"real-time data from millions of daily searches across Expedia’s site and app\" to help track where people have gone, and where they plan to go soon. And for the year ahead, no destination is seeing more interest than\nBig Sky, Montana\n. \nAccording to the report, searches for Big Sky are up 92 percent. However, this growth is of little surprise to those who know Big Sky best. \n“Big Sky’s recognition as the top trending destination underscores what locals and longtime visitors already know. This is a place where adventure and awe-inspiring landscapes come together in a way that’s truly special,” Brad Niva, the CEO of Visit Big Sky, shared in a\nstatement\n. “We work hard to balance the benefits of tourism with our responsibility to protect what makes Big Sky unique, ensuring the visitor economy thrives while listening to and supporting the residents who call this place home.”\nIt's also a big year for the Montana mountain town thanks to new hotel openings like the\nOne&Only Moonlight Basin\n, which started welcoming guests in November, offering a secluded getaway with its own heated gondola right to the mountain. And just a few years ago, the town welcomed the Montage\nBig Sky\n, which has quickly become a go-to destination for discerning travelers looking to explore the region in all seasons. \nHowever, this isn't the only trending destination worthy of checking out in the year to come. Expedia also named Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Phu Quoc, Vietnam; and Savoie, France, as its top five must-see. “From Big Sky in Montana to Savoie in France, Expedia’s data clearly shows which places are on 2026 itineraries,” Melanie Fish, the vice president of communications at Expedia Group, said. \nExpedia also took things a step further by ensuring each of the places they recommended could handle an influx of travelers, too. It explained that all of the featured destinations meet the criteria for its new Smart Travel Health Check, a framework inspired by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). \"This framework evaluates destinations against six key principles of sustainable tourism management, including community empowerment, transparent reinvestment of tourism revenue, and data-driven planning,\" it noted. This means that the destinations meet these standards and have plans to manage all their new tourism responsibly. \n“This is the first time Expedia has assessed the destinations for how ready they are to welcome a surge, without damaging the community,\" Fish added. \"It’s not just about over-tourism; it’s about smart planning.” ","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690#main)\n\n[Travel + Leisure](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/)\n\n- Please fill out this field.\n- Magazine\n  - [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690)\n  - [Manage Your Subscription](https:\/\/w1.buysub.com\/servlet\/CSGateway?cds_mag_code=TAL)\n  - [Give a Gift Subscription](https:\/\/www.magazines.com\/travel-leisure-magazine.html)\n  - [Get Help](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/about-us-5324386#toc-contact-us)\n- 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Leasca](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/author\/stacey-leasca)\n\n![Stacey Leasca headshot]()\n\n![Stacey Leasca headshot](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/thmb\/aGbxb99frARPvg84unounzgaDEI=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Stacey-Leasca-2000-631fabdcfe624115bea0ce8e25fdec96.jpg)\n\n[Stacey Leasca](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/author\/stacey-leasca)\n\nStacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of [Be a Travel Writer](https:\/\/www.beatravelwriter.com\/), an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for *Travel + Leisure*, *Time*, *Los Angeles Times*, *Glamour*, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello.\n\n[Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/about-us-5324386#toc-editorial-policy)\n\nPublished on February 28, 2026\n\n[Leave a Comment](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690#comments)\n\nClose\n\n![Mountain landscape with a stream surrounded by grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/thmb\/4PctkiQeWCQOibnjPjCXKgp1Rr8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/TAL-big-sky-montana-TRNDDOMESTICDEST0126-572d969624af413da2a13f63ece72b2b.jpg)\n\n![Mountain landscape with a stream surrounded by grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/thmb\/4PctkiQeWCQOibnjPjCXKgp1Rr8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/TAL-big-sky-montana-TRNDDOMESTICDEST0126-572d969624af413da2a13f63ece72b2b.jpg)\n\nScenic view in Big Sky, Montana.\n\nCredit:\n\nAmanda Blackard\/Travel + Leisure\n\nIf there's one company that can spot trending destinations before they become popular, it's Expedia. After all, the website helped travelers book more than [400 million room nights](https:\/\/ir.expediagroup.com\/investors\/news-and-events\/news\/news-details\/2026\/Expedia-Group-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results\/default.aspx#:~:text=Table_title:%20Expedia%20Group%20Reports%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and,%7C%20:%20$205%20%7C%20:%20$1%2C294%20%7C) in 2025, so yeah, it has a good grasp on where we all want to go. And luckily, it's sharing those stats with everyone via its 2026 Destination of the Year report, which showcases \"where global travel interest is surging.\"\n\nAs Expedia shared, its [Unpack ’26 travel trends report](https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/unpack26\/destinations-of-the-year) uses \"real-time data from millions of daily searches across Expedia’s site and app\" to help track where people have gone, and where they plan to go soon. And for the year ahead, no destination is seeing more interest than [Big Sky, Montana](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-montana-8694686).\n\nAccording to the report, searches for Big Sky are up 92 percent. However, this growth is of little surprise to those who know Big Sky best.\n\n[Travel Guide: Big Sky, Montana](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-montana-8694686)\n\n“Big Sky’s recognition as the top trending destination underscores what locals and longtime visitors already know. This is a place where adventure and awe-inspiring landscapes come together in a way that’s truly special,” Brad Niva, the CEO of Visit Big Sky, shared in a [statement](https:\/\/www.visitbigsky.com\/press-room\/visit-big-sky\/big-sky-montana-named-top-trending-travel-destination-for-2026\/). “We work hard to balance the benefits of tourism with our responsibility to protect what makes Big Sky unique, ensuring the visitor economy thrives while listening to and supporting the residents who call this place home.”\n\nIt's also a big year for the Montana mountain town thanks to new hotel openings like the [One\\&Only Moonlight Basin](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/one-and-only-moonlight-basin-big-sky-montana-hotel-review-11897757), which started welcoming guests in November, offering a secluded getaway with its own heated gondola right to the mountain. And just a few years ago, the town welcomed the Montage [Big Sky](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-ski-guide-11841309), which has quickly become a go-to destination for discerning travelers looking to explore the region in all seasons.\n\nHowever, this isn't the only trending destination worthy of checking out in the year to come. Expedia also named Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Phu Quoc, Vietnam; and Savoie, France, as its top five must-see. “From Big Sky in Montana to Savoie in France, Expedia’s data clearly shows which places are on 2026 itineraries,” Melanie Fish, the vice president of communications at Expedia Group, said.\n\nExpedia also took things a step further by ensuring each of the places they recommended could handle an influx of travelers, too. It explained that all of the featured destinations meet the criteria for its new Smart Travel Health Check, a framework inspired by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). \"This framework evaluates destinations against six key principles of sustainable tourism management, including community empowerment, transparent reinvestment of tourism revenue, and data-driven planning,\" it noted. This means that the destinations meet these standards and have plans to manage all their new tourism responsibly.\n\n“This is the first time Expedia has assessed the destinations for how ready they are to welcome a surge, without damaging the community,\" Fish added. \"It’s not just about over-tourism; it’s about smart planning.”\n\nRead More:\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/travel-news)\n\nComments\n\nAll comments are subject to our [Community Guidelines](https:\/\/travelandleisure.com\/about-us-5324386#toc-community-guidelines). 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And for the year ahead, no destination is seeing more interest than [Big Sky, Montana](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/big-sky-montana-8694686).\n\nAccording to the report, searches for Big Sky are up 92 percent. However, this growth is of little surprise to those who know Big Sky best.\n\n“Big Sky’s recognition as the top trending destination underscores what locals and longtime visitors already know. This is a place where adventure and awe-inspiring landscapes come together in a way that’s truly special,” Brad Niva, the CEO of Visit Big Sky, shared in a [statement](https:\/\/www.visitbigsky.com\/press-room\/visit-big-sky\/big-sky-montana-named-top-trending-travel-destination-for-2026\/). “We work hard to balance the benefits of tourism with our responsibility to protect what makes Big Sky unique, ensuring the visitor economy thrives while listening to and supporting the residents who call this place home.”\n\nIt's also a big year for the Montana mountain town thanks to new hotel openings like the [One\\&Only Moonlight Basin](https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/one-and-only-moonlight-basin-big-sky-montana-hotel-review-11897757), which started welcoming guests in November, offering a secluded getaway with its own heated gondola right to the mountain. 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By [Stacey Leasca](https://www.travelandleisure.com/author/stacey-leasca) ![Stacey Leasca headshot]() ![Stacey Leasca headshot](https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/aGbxb99frARPvg84unounzgaDEI=/200x200/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/Stacey-Leasca-2000-631fabdcfe624115bea0ce8e25fdec96.jpg) [Stacey Leasca](https://www.travelandleisure.com/author/stacey-leasca) Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of [Be a Travel Writer](https://www.beatravelwriter.com/), an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. [Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines](https://www.travelandleisure.com/about-us-5324386#toc-editorial-policy) Published on February 28, 2026 [Leave a Comment](https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-expedia-top-2026-usa-destination-11911690#comments) Close ![Mountain landscape with a stream surrounded by grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky](https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4PctkiQeWCQOibnjPjCXKgp1Rr8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/TAL-big-sky-montana-TRNDDOMESTICDEST0126-572d969624af413da2a13f63ece72b2b.jpg) ![Mountain landscape with a stream surrounded by grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky](https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/4PctkiQeWCQOibnjPjCXKgp1Rr8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/TAL-big-sky-montana-TRNDDOMESTICDEST0126-572d969624af413da2a13f63ece72b2b.jpg) Scenic view in Big Sky, Montana. Credit: Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure If there's one company that can spot trending destinations before they become popular, it's Expedia. After all, the website helped travelers book more than [400 million room nights](https://ir.expediagroup.com/investors/news-and-events/news/news-details/2026/Expedia-Group-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results/default.aspx#:~:text=Table_title:%20Expedia%20Group%20Reports%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and,%7C%20:%20$205%20%7C%20:%20$1%2C294%20%7C) in 2025, so yeah, it has a good grasp on where we all want to go. And luckily, it's sharing those stats with everyone via its 2026 Destination of the Year report, which showcases "where global travel interest is surging." As Expedia shared, its [Unpack ’26 travel trends report](https://www.expedia.com/unpack26/destinations-of-the-year) uses "real-time data from millions of daily searches across Expedia’s site and app" to help track where people have gone, and where they plan to go soon. And for the year ahead, no destination is seeing more interest than [Big Sky, Montana](https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-montana-8694686). According to the report, searches for Big Sky are up 92 percent. However, this growth is of little surprise to those who know Big Sky best. [Travel Guide: Big Sky, Montana](https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-montana-8694686) “Big Sky’s recognition as the top trending destination underscores what locals and longtime visitors already know. This is a place where adventure and awe-inspiring landscapes come together in a way that’s truly special,” Brad Niva, the CEO of Visit Big Sky, shared in a [statement](https://www.visitbigsky.com/press-room/visit-big-sky/big-sky-montana-named-top-trending-travel-destination-for-2026/). “We work hard to balance the benefits of tourism with our responsibility to protect what makes Big Sky unique, ensuring the visitor economy thrives while listening to and supporting the residents who call this place home.” It's also a big year for the Montana mountain town thanks to new hotel openings like the [One\&Only Moonlight Basin](https://www.travelandleisure.com/one-and-only-moonlight-basin-big-sky-montana-hotel-review-11897757), which started welcoming guests in November, offering a secluded getaway with its own heated gondola right to the mountain. And just a few years ago, the town welcomed the Montage [Big Sky](https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-ski-guide-11841309), which has quickly become a go-to destination for discerning travelers looking to explore the region in all seasons. However, this isn't the only trending destination worthy of checking out in the year to come. Expedia also named Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Phu Quoc, Vietnam; and Savoie, France, as its top five must-see. “From Big Sky in Montana to Savoie in France, Expedia’s data clearly shows which places are on 2026 itineraries,” Melanie Fish, the vice president of communications at Expedia Group, said. Expedia also took things a step further by ensuring each of the places they recommended could handle an influx of travelers, too. It explained that all of the featured destinations meet the criteria for its new Smart Travel Health Check, a framework inspired by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). "This framework evaluates destinations against six key principles of sustainable tourism management, including community empowerment, transparent reinvestment of tourism revenue, and data-driven planning," it noted. This means that the destinations meet these standards and have plans to manage all their new tourism responsibly. “This is the first time Expedia has assessed the destinations for how ready they are to welcome a surge, without damaging the community," Fish added. "It’s not just about over-tourism; it’s about smart planning.” Read More: - [News](https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news) Comments All comments are subject to our [Community Guidelines](https://travelandleisure.com/about-us-5324386#toc-community-guidelines). Travel + Leisure does not endorse the opinions and views shared by readers in our comment sections. 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Readable Markdown	If there's one company that can spot trending destinations before they become popular, it's Expedia. After all, the website helped travelers book more than [400 million room nights](https://ir.expediagroup.com/investors/news-and-events/news/news-details/2026/Expedia-Group-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Results/default.aspx#:~:text=Table_title:%20Expedia%20Group%20Reports%20Fourth%20Quarter%20and,%7C%20:%20$205%20%7C%20:%20$1%2C294%20%7C) in 2025, so yeah, it has a good grasp on where we all want to go. And luckily, it's sharing those stats with everyone via its 2026 Destination of the Year report, which showcases "where global travel interest is surging." As Expedia shared, its [Unpack ’26 travel trends report](https://www.expedia.com/unpack26/destinations-of-the-year) uses "real-time data from millions of daily searches across Expedia’s site and app" to help track where people have gone, and where they plan to go soon. And for the year ahead, no destination is seeing more interest than [Big Sky, Montana](https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-montana-8694686). According to the report, searches for Big Sky are up 92 percent. However, this growth is of little surprise to those who know Big Sky best. “Big Sky’s recognition as the top trending destination underscores what locals and longtime visitors already know. This is a place where adventure and awe-inspiring landscapes come together in a way that’s truly special,” Brad Niva, the CEO of Visit Big Sky, shared in a [statement](https://www.visitbigsky.com/press-room/visit-big-sky/big-sky-montana-named-top-trending-travel-destination-for-2026/). “We work hard to balance the benefits of tourism with our responsibility to protect what makes Big Sky unique, ensuring the visitor economy thrives while listening to and supporting the residents who call this place home.” It's also a big year for the Montana mountain town thanks to new hotel openings like the [One\&Only Moonlight Basin](https://www.travelandleisure.com/one-and-only-moonlight-basin-big-sky-montana-hotel-review-11897757), which started welcoming guests in November, offering a secluded getaway with its own heated gondola right to the mountain. And just a few years ago, the town welcomed the Montage [Big Sky](https://www.travelandleisure.com/big-sky-ski-guide-11841309), which has quickly become a go-to destination for discerning travelers looking to explore the region in all seasons. However, this isn't the only trending destination worthy of checking out in the year to come. Expedia also named Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Phu Quoc, Vietnam; and Savoie, France, as its top five must-see. “From Big Sky in Montana to Savoie in France, Expedia’s data clearly shows which places are on 2026 itineraries,” Melanie Fish, the vice president of communications at Expedia Group, said. Expedia also took things a step further by ensuring each of the places they recommended could handle an influx of travelers, too. It explained that all of the featured destinations meet the criteria for its new Smart Travel Health Check, a framework inspired by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). "This framework evaluates destinations against six key principles of sustainable tourism management, including community empowerment, transparent reinvestment of tourism revenue, and data-driven planning," it noted. This means that the destinations meet these standards and have plans to manage all their new tourism responsibly. “This is the first time Expedia has assessed the destinations for how ready they are to welcome a surge, without damaging the community," Fish added. "It’s not just about over-tourism; it’s about smart planning.”
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