Why 80% of Americans say they NEED a vacation in 2023 more than ever before

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“REVENGE TRAVEL” IS THE NEW WAY TO VACATION.

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THAT’S ACCORDING TO A STUDY BY ONEPOLL AND EXODUS TRAVELS, THEY SURVEYED 2,000 AMERICANS WHO HAVE TRAVELED INTERNATIONALLY IN THE LAST YEAR.

RESULTS REVEALED TWO IN THREE (66%) HAVE A DESIRE TO “REVENGE TRAVEL” OR TRAVEL MORE FREQUENTLY AFTER MISSING OUT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

AND RESPONDENTS ARE MAKING THE MOST OF THE RETURN TO TRAVEL, IN FACT NEARLY THREE IN FIVE (57%) AMERICANS SURVEYED WERE ABLE TO TAKE A “ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME” TRIP IN 2022.

WHETHER IT WAS AN ADVENTURE OR NOT, THE SURVEY FOUND THAT AMERICANS WERE GENERALLY POSITIVE ABOUT ANY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST YEAR.

THEY HAVE THE SAME SENTIMENT TOWARD FUTURE TRAVELS, TOO. FOUR IN FIVE (80%) SAY THEY NEED A VACATION IN 2023 MORE THAN EVER BEFORE.

TOP ADVICE FOR THOSE PLANNING TRIPS

• Book now, to take advantage of many airlines offering no fees for canceling or changing flights — 58%
• Traveling through a tour operator or a travel agent so they can help if something unexpected happens — 57%
• It’s worth the extra money to fly on an airline without change fees, in case of changing COVID-19 cases — 56%
• Always have a book or activity for the airport, in case of delays — 49%
• Try to travel with just a carry-on — 37%