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AAA: Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer

May 21, 2024 Travel

AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from their homes over the Memorial Day holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million...

Out to Sea and Overseas: AAA Travel’s Spring Break Trends

March 08, 2024 Travel

Spring break is rapidly approaching and according to AAA Travel booking data, Florida tops the list of destinations this year. The Sunshine State’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, family-friendly attractions, and cruise ports make Florida a logical...

Now is the Time to Book: Cruise Trends for 2024

January 11, 2024 Travel

Spending time at sea looks different for every cruiser, and this year’s trends prove travelers are tailoring their cruising experiences to meet their unique wants and needs. AAA Travel says smaller ships, solo trips, and splurge-worthy suites are some of...

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...

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...