From TravelPulse: Europe is reemerging as a favorite destination among Americans in 2022 as recent data from Allianz Partners found that travel to the continent from the U.S. could climb by as much as 600 percent from last year. Whats more, roughly of Americans venturing to Europe will spend at least seven days traveling. In my case, 3 weeks.
A new survey of 1,000 American adults conducted for Hilton by Wakefield Research found that more than half of pet owners (55 percent) are planning to travel with their furry friends this summer. Interestingly, 58 percent indicated that they would prefer to travel with their pet rather than a friend or family member. This would include taking Lexi to the coast this summer.
That same Hilton survey conducted by Wakefield Research found that almost all travelers (98 percent) are prioritizing wellness activities or travel in 2022. Wellness in many forms, however. The study shows that many Americans feel mentally refreshed on vacation after connecting with the local culture (41 percent) or simply shutting their phone off to unplug (33 percent). Women are more likely to prioritize reconnecting with family and friends (46 percent) while men are likely to focus on healthy eating (34 percent),
According to that same survey, 85 percent of American adults are in agreement that booking at an resort is the best way to reduce the stress of planning travel. Plus, more than (37 percent) of respondents said that they feel mentally refreshed on vacation when they dont have to worry about leaving their resort during their stay. resorts are booming. I am not a big all inclusive guy, but as I get older, I certainly understand the convenience.
More and more travelers are prioritizing sustainability as the years pass by. The Vacationer recently polled more than 1,000 American adults and found that 87.32 percent agree that sustainable travel is important. Whats more, more than of U.S. adults 81.57 percent said that they plan to make more sustainable or decisions when planning travel. That figure is up from just in 2021 (74.85 percent). I try to avoid places that are endangered, like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and Uluru.
From rail travel to supersonic jets and the Hyperloop, mobility is only poised to improve in the future. Additional investment in
existing infrastructure such as airports, roads and passenger rail service along with the rollout of autonomous vehicles should also make it easier, faster and safer for travelers to reach their favorite destinations. I love the long distance flight, as long as I am able to upgrade with miles. But I love long distance train travel, as well as a Eurail Pass. I have friends who travel the world, and avoid flights whenever possible!
While more American travelers are planning international trips than at any point during the pandemic, the vast majority of travel will be – as it always is – domestic travel. And if youre not able to select your trip solely based on ticket price, you can sure pay a lot for a transcontinental flight. Yes, I love travel here at home. How many of you have been to all fifty states??
Not everyone has the flexibility or the desire to push their summer trip to the fall. However, if its in the cards for your trip planning this year it could be a way to save a lot of money. I avoid summer travel (other than local), preferring May and October for crossing either ocean.
American Airlines on April 18 resumed its alcohol service on flights longer than 250 miles. Like many carriers, American had stopped serving booze during the pandemic and in the wake of the thousands of onboard incidents involving unruly passengers. I rarely drink alcohol on a flight, unless I have upgraded to Biz or First, where the champagne is FREE!!!
Just as the Biden Administration had extended the federal transportation mask mandate for two more weeks until May 3, a federal judge in Tampa, Fla., said, Nope.
