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America's Summer Vacation
Where do you plan to go for summer vacation and how do you compare to the rest of the U.S.?
AOL Travel and Zogby International surveyed Americans -- from coast to coast -- to find out what they will be doing for vacation this summer. Will the declining value of the U.S. dollar keep Americans home? Are gas prices forcing people to hit the road rather than the skies?
Get the latest trends on summer vacation travel!2008 Summer Vacation Survey
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Traveling Far From Home
High fuel prices aren't keeping Americans from traveling this summer, with many going distances that are far from home. Sixty percent plan to spend most of their summer vacation at destinations that are located more than a six-hour drive from home, while roughly half of those in the Northeast are sticking closer to home.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, My Travels Are Far From Home
Northeast: 51%
South: 65%
Midwest: 56%
West: 65%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Long vs. Short Trips
Hectic jobs and long work weeks have Americans longing for their vacation breaks. So rather than take multiple short trips, such as long weekends, 53 percent are planning for trips that are one week or longer. People in the South especially live for their long vacation and intend to savor every minute compared to other regions.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, I Need a Long Vacation
Northeast: 47%
South: 60%
Midwest: 49%
West: 51%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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The Gas Price Factor
With all the media hype and water cooler talk around rising gas prices, you'd think that Americans were planning to summer vacation right in their own backyards. That's not the case with 69 percent saying that gasoline prices won't influence where they plan to vacation this summer, regardless where they live in the U.S.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
No, Gas Prices Will Have No Impact
Northeast: 70%
South: 70%
Midwest: 67%
West: 69%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Vacation Budget
We're all feeling money woes this summer and it will affect where and what we do. America has empty pockets with 57 percent feeling that they have less money this summer compared to last summer for their vacation plans. Is there hope in sight? Maybe the economic stimulus checks will provide some relief for a weekend vacation break.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
No, I'm Cash Strapped This Summer
Northeast: 59%
South: 60%
Midwest: 52%
West: 57%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Visit With Friends & Family
Summer is more than just bikinis and sunburns on the beach, it's a time to slow down and take a breath -- reconnect with life. Almost half of Americans primary purpose for this years summer vacation is to visit with family and friends, 46 percent to be exact. It's refreshing to know in this fast-paced world that we all know what's still important.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, Off to Family & Friends
Northeast: 47%
South: 45%
Midwest: 45%
West: 46%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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2008 Summer Vacation Survey
Vacation planning to international travel, get the latest trends for Americans and their summer vacation. And if you're ready, you can book your vacation today!
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