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America's Summer Vacation
What do you plan to do while on 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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Alcohol Consumption
Isn't vacation the time to let your hair down and let loose, a little -- right? There's a third of you who think summer vacation is about the next party (watch out for those who live in the Northeast and West). Thirty-two percent of Americans plan to consume more alcohol than normal when they are vacationing this summer. Here's to Miller time!
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, It's Time to Let Loose!
Northeast: 34%
South: 29%
Midwest: 30%
West: 35%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Pools & Fun
The perfect hotel/lodging should be centrally located, clean and have lots of amenities. It doesn't hurt if it has a pool along with a golf course and tennis courts. Interestingly, 58 percent of Americans don't consider the pool a deciding factor when securing lodging for their summer stay -- although half of those in the Midwest expect one.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
No, A Pool Is Not a Must
Northeast: 59%
South: 60%
Midwest: 50%
West: 66%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Summer Reading
Vacation lets you unwind, giving you a chance to catch up on reading that you've just haven't had time to do while managing the family and your busy job. Sixty-three percent of Americans will buy a book to read during their summer vacation. We're talking books, not magazines, to read on the beach or even in the airport security line.
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, Crack Open a Book
Northeast: 68%
South: 63%
Midwest: 58%
West: 66%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Travel Excursions
There are vacationers who think there is nothing better than spending the entire time poolside, while others feel vacation is about doing everything and anything. More than one-fourth of Americans -- 27 percent -- plan to book travel excursions, such as horseback riding or jet skiing, during their summer vacation. So what's next?
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, Let's Get Busy
Northeast: 29%
South: 26%
Midwest: 24%
West: 28%Vacation Planners With User Reviews
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Amusement Parks
Disney might come to mind for many when you mention summer vacation, but there's 67 percent of Americans whose summer plans actually don't include the Mouse or any other amusement park. For people living in the West, amusement parks are definitely out for most. And with beaches and wineries, who needs roller coasters anyway?
U.S. Regional Vacation Trends
Yes, Amusement Parks Are Out!
Northeast: 65%
South: 66%
Midwest: 65%
West: 76%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!
Summer Vacation Trends
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Survey of 6,678 adults from 2/15/08 to 2/18/08. A sampling of Zogby International's online panel, representative of the U.S. adult population. Margin of error is +/- 1.2 percentage points.