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Labor Day Weekend Marks Unofficial End of Summer for Travelers

August 29, 2023 Travel

With summer winding down, many Americans are heading out of town. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises show Labor Day weekend travel is up over last year: domestic bookings are up 4% and international bookings are up 44%. “As...

Why Summer is the Best Time to Book Holiday Travel

August 11, 2023 Travel

Colder weather may seem far off in the distance, but in the travel world, now is the time to think about cooler days and year-end holidays. According to AAA, many people wait to book holiday travel in September and October, but summer really is the best...

AAA: Get Ready for Record-Breaking July Fourth Travel

June 27, 2023 Travel

AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend*, setting a record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s...

AAA: Travelers are Seeing the World in 2023

April 18, 2023 Travel

International trips are rising this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are experiencing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is also driving...

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...