Regardless of Americans' age, they all agree the number one reason they want to travel in 2024 is to rest and recharge. In a recent study, 55% of Gen Z, 60% of millennials, 68% of Gen X, and 67% of boomers say that vacation time is time to rejuvenate, refresh, and re-energize. When it comes to travel, what else are the generations agreeing on?
According to AAA, international travel is up more than 200% compared to last year. More Americans than ever have passports, and they used them this summer. Unfortunately, many of these travelers also got scammed. According to a recent survey, 52% of those polled lost money to travel scams or know someone who has. The poll indicated travelers lost an average of $380.
National Geographic magazine published its own Wonders of the World list, hand-picking 25 of The Earth's Most Awesome places. These honors were divided into three categories: Sky, Land, and Water. And one of the places to experience the magic of this awe-inspiring natural resource is The Blue Lagoon Iceland.
If you're preparing for an upcoming vacation, you'll want to hear what people voted as the most helpful items to bring while packing. A recent thread in my favorite internet forum began, "What's the thing you'll bring or do on every trip from now on that might not be evident to everyone else?" Here are the most popular responses from Reddit travelers who have been there and done that.