Results: Family vacations still a priority for older Americans despite inflation, survey finds
Published on 04/14/2023
More than three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults are more ready than ever to vacation with their families. -Komonews.com
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According to brand new data from the annual AARP Travel Trends survey, three out of every five people - over the age of 49 - are planning to travel this year. Are you planning to travel this year? Yes
38%
611 votes
No
42%
675 votes
Undecided
20%
314 votes
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Family trips are the number one motivator for domestic travel in that age group. That ranks well above solo vacations. What kind of trips are you planning this year? Solo vacation
10%
161 votes
Family vacation
27%
430 votes
Couples vacation
18%
288 votes
Friends vacation
8%
132 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
29 votes
Not Applicable
47%
746 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87% | 9 | |
| Undecided | 0.19% | 2 |
| Group tour | 0.10% | 1 |
| .. | 0.10% | 1 |
| none | 0.10% | 1 |
| Fly to family | 0.10% | 1 |
| Feast trip | 0.10% | 1 |
| RV Camping is where we are at for holidaying these days. We find beautiful parks close to where our kids are living and we have BBQ's and get-togethers. | 0.10% | 1 |
| family girls' trip | 0.10% | 1 |
| day trip | 0.10% | 1 |
| Tour Group vacation | 0.10% | 1 |
| many kinds of vacation | 0.10% | 1 |
| depends of financial situation | 0.10% | 1 |
| Help daughter after she gives birth, definitely not a vacation! | 0.10% | 1 |
| staycation | 0.10% | 1 |
| vacation to go to a music festival | 0.10% | 1 |
| Extended family vacation (reunion) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Local trips/day trips | 0.10% | 1 |
| none this year but maybe early in the new year | 0.10% | 1 |
| wife and I | 0.10% | 1 |
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85% of people said travel is one of their top priorities for discretionary spending this year. Is travel a top priority for discretionary spending this year for you? Yes
28%
447 votes
No
51%
822 votes
Undecided
21%
331 votes
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