AAA Study Reveals Americans Love Fall Travel

Image: PHOTO: Small car on road with autumn leaves. (photo via Flickr/Steven Guzzardi)
Image: PHOTO: Small car on road with autumn leaves. (photo via Flickr/Steven Guzzardi)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 4:30 PM ET, Tue September 19, 2017

A new study revealed that almost 30 percent of Americans plan to take a fall vacation this year.

According to AAA, 28 percent of United States citizens expect to make time to travel between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Fewer crowds and children, more favorable weather and a better value are some of the reasons travelers prefer vacations in the fall.

For autumn travelers, a road trip in the family vehicle is the most common form of transportation, with 62 percent of survey respondents driving to their destinations.

"We have seen strong demand for travel throughout the course of the year, and Americans are discovering that traveling during the fall season is a best-kept secret," AAA senior vice president Bill Sutherland said in a statement. "Travelers increasingly prioritize immersive travel experiences and autumn offers more opportunities for them to explore a destination's local culture, thanks to fewer crowds and mild weather."

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Another reason behind the rise in fall travel is the abundance of festivals and seasonal events throughout the country. The AAA survey found that 26 percent of travelers are planning a vacation this fall to view the changing foliage.

Most people hitting the road this fall will be staying within the U.S., with top destinations like Orlando, Anaheim, Honolulu, New York City and Las Vegas receiving the most visitors. On the other hand, one-third of respondents will be traveling internationally to popular cities like Rome, London, Dublin and Cancun.


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