How People Vacation And Common Travel Habits
Most people enjoy getting away every now and then. Vacations give you a chance to take time off work and see new places. Recently, a poll conducted by OnePoll for the timeshare brand Club Wyndham looked into how people vacation and other travel habits. They surveyed 2,000 adults who travel.
Vacation Insights
They found that one in five Americans are “always” thinking about planning their next vacation while on vacation. The study also found that one in five long to be on vacation again the day they get back from vacation (21%), and another 27% said this feeling sets in within a week.
“With today’s travelers often putting a great deal of time and thought into the trip planning and dreaming stages to ensure a vacation that is well tailored to their interests, it’s not surprising that they want to experience the ‘vacation glow’ again and again,” said Annie Roberts, senior vice president of club and owner services at Club Wyndham.
Interestingly, the average person spent 11 days on vacation last year. Looking ahead, the average person wants to spend 15 days on vacation this year. If they had unlimited PTO, they would want to spend 18 days on vacation.
Only a quarter of respondents said they travel more than the average person they know. About 46% want to be known as a frequent traveler by others in their life.
The survey found that 89% of those surveyed said vacation reduces their stress levels, even temporarily with 84% saying a vacation can relax them and decrease stress for up to two weeks upon returning. A majority of respondents said that they consider vacations as a form of self-car (86%).
Similarly, eight in 10 would be interested in a “do-nothing” vacation where they sit by the pool, beach, or inside reading a book or relaxing.
More Traveling Habits
To make sure they get what they’re looking for, those surveyed go to great lengths to plan their vacations. Respondents want to steer clear of discomforts like sharing a bathroom with others (27%) and they want to avoid situations where they would have difficulty sleeping (27%). Most Americans surveyed said that when on vacation with others, they prefer having their own or extra space to spread out (79%), including 82% of parents.
If they had their dream hotel room, respondents would make sure there was Wi-Fi (55%), a private balcony or outdoor area (41%), a large bedroom (37%), a large bathroom (33%), and a full-sized kitchen or kitchenette (32%).
Check out the complete survey here.
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Tips to Maximize Your Vacation
It’s always a good time to go on vacation, but summer, of course, is the official travel season. If you’re planning a big trip, you’re going to want to make sure to maximize your vacation. After all, traveling is supposed to be fun. That means not stressing out while planning or being on your trip. Let’s get into some great tips to maximize your vacation.
Vacation Trends
Before we get to tips to maximize your vacation, let’s look at vacation trends. A new AAA travel survey states that 84% of U.S. residents will travel in 2024. Also, 43% will take more vacations than last year. So traveling is a hot thing in 2024. “The travel season is already off to a hot start in 2024,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA, The Auto Club Group. “Americans continue to make travel a top priority, and AAA travel agents have been busy planning a wide range of vacations from weekend getaways to world cruises.”
If you’re planning to take a cruise, note that according to AAA, more travelers are booking cruises farther in advance. Many spring break cruises sold out months before they were to set sail. “Last-minute bookings are possible, but prices may be higher and cabin choices limited,” AAA notes.
What’s more, a new study from AAA and Bread Financial has discovered that younger generations are into live event travel. Is that really new? I’ve been traveling for concerts for years, but it’s apparently a new trend among Gen Z. They state that “three in five Gen Z (65%) and Millennial (58%) respondents confirmed they have traveled in the past 12 months and/or plan to travel in the next 12 months for in-person events like concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, and book readings that are more than 50 miles from home.”
That’s much more than with older generations, with is 43% for Gen X and 27% for Baby Boomers. Then again, older generations are more likely to want to be at home, because, well, they’re older. They’ve been there and done that.
That same study found that Gen Z loves traveling for sports and music. They state that more than half (52%) of Gen Z travelers are gearing up to attend a music event in the next 12 months. In fact, one in five Gen Z travelers (20%) have traveled or plan to travel to see Taylor Swift live in concert.
As for sports, 38% of Gen Z travelers have traveled or plan to travel for the 2025 Super Bowl. Also, 32% have traveled or plan to travel to the 2024 NBA finals, and 19% have traveled or plan to travel to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Now, let’s get into some great tips to maximize your vacation.
Tips to Maximize Your Vacation
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