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New Trends Emerge for Spring Break Travel in 2023

March 03, 2023 Travel

More Americans are heading out of the country this Spring Break. AAA booking data shows international travel this season is up 30% over 2022. Many families are also taking multigenerational vacations. A new AAA survey shows more than 40% of U.S. adults...

Navigating the Waters as Cruise Season Begins

February 03, 2023 Travel

After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider...

AAA Survey Shows Travel Will be Popular Beyond Labor Day

August 29, 2022 Travel

Labor Day typically marks the end of summer road trips and vacations. However, many people will continue to travel during the fall months according to new research from AAA. An online survey conducted across the United States in early August found...

From Sea to Shining Sea: AAA Predicts 47.9 Million People Will Travel This July 4th

June 29, 2022 Travel

Summer travel is already in full swing and Independence Day will be no exception as AAA predicts 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). This is an increase of 3.7% over 2021, bringing...

Now is the Best Time to Book Memorial Day Travel

April 29, 2022 Travel

With the official start to summer fast approaching, AAA wants travelers to know if they’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, they should start preparing now. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for...

The Return to Cruising

March 31, 2022 Travel

AAA: Americans are Eager to Get Back to Cruising Spending quality time with loved...

Daylight Saving Time Presents Challenges to Motorists, Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving Crashes

March 11, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, when the clocks in most U.S. states will “spring forward.” AAA East Central advises motorists and pedestrians to make the proper adjustments for safer travel. “Many will find on Monday that...

AAA: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 11, 2021

Airports and roads may seem more crowded this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020.

Theme Parks, European Vacations Top Summer Travel Itineraries

April 11, 2019 Travel

According to a recent AAA Travel survey, two-thirds of leisure travelers (64 percent) plan to take vacations this summer. Many of those vacationers will head to historical European cities or soak up the sun in Orlando’s theme parks and attractions.