How Vacations Have Changed

NACATION FACTS THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY THE LATE 19TH CENTURY • Wealthy class of people were going away to better their health. • Railroad offered reasonable, fast, and safe transportation to far-off destinations. • Growth of religious gatherings, which, also included opportunities for socializing. • Railroad companies began constructing hotels and guesthouses at desirable destinations. • Schools operated on one of two calendars, neither of which included a summer hiatus. • Travel choices: horse or horse and buggy for destinations within a day's ride. THE 1950S THE 1930s • People had more money to spend on buying cars and on vacations. • Paid vacation plans began to be offered. • Two-week vacation benefit that was available to more than half the population. • Creation of kiddie rides at amusement parks. • Construction of interstate highways and more roads. • Vacationers had to prepare their little cars for "auto camping" by installing a detachable wooden trunk to the back of the vehicle. • States promoted themselves as tourist destinations quite vigorously. • The use of the station wagon for inexpensive and informal tours of national parks and heritage sites. THE 1970S THE PRESENT • People waited in long lines to get gas for their cars. • Vacations are more frequent and shorter. • The travel industry turned away from family vacations and leaned toward niche marketing. • Airline use is more frequent. • Premium trailers came with a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. • Internet has enabled more people to arrange vacations through the following: 1. booking flights 2. hotel reservations 3. villas 4. car hire direct VACATION STATISTICS 67% 26% 67% of vacationers like to "chill" at the beach with 26% stating a pool is better. 55% Would rather get up early than sleep late when they're on vacation. 13 DAYS 32% 18% 25% 15% Employed adults in the United States on average receive about 13 vacation days per year. 34% of employed U.S. adults usually do not take all of the vacation days they receive each year. 32% of women read to relax, compared to only 18% of men. 25% of men find liquor appealing and only 15% of women find it to be best relaxation option. BARRIERS TO FULL USE OF VACATION DAYS INCLUDE: 1. Getting money back for unused vacation days (11%). 2. The need to schedule vacation time in advance (10%). 3. A spouse/partner who is unable to get away from his/her job (10%). 24% of employed adults check work email. 25% 11% 10% 10% 10% The number of long-distance Thanksgiving trips increases by 54%. Christmas/New Year's Holiday period that number rises by 23%. About 91% is done with a personal vehicle, such as a car. 99% of the long-distance trips begin during the Thanksgiving holiday. 43% 53% others Visits to friends and family account for 53% of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43% of long-distance trips during Christmas. About 1 in 5 employed adults also reported that they've cancelled or postponed vacation plans because of work. Men are more likely than women to take a 2-week vacation (12% men vs. 8% women). Women are more likely than men to feel guilty about taking time off from work (40% women vs. 29% men). 275 214 The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, compared with 275 miles over the Christmas/New Year's holiday. THE WORLD's TOP DESTINATION 2009 24.22 23.65 Germany 21.45 74.2 54.88 United States 5288 Spain 50.88 China 43.24 Italy 28.2 UK 25.51 Turkey France Malaysia Mexico Country - Arrivals (millions) AMERICA'S MOST-VISITED CITIES 2009 30.32 29.6 Philadelphia 47 45.58 42.7 Chicago 38.1 36.35 35.4 Las Vegas 48 Orlando 31.1 NYC Anaheim/OC Miami Atlanta Houston San Diego City - Visitors (millions) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=105545388 http://www.time.com/time/magazinelarticle/0,9171,1816501,00.html http://rooms101.com/category/history-of-vacations http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Vacations.aspx http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-08/archive-gallery-vintage-guide-summer-vacation http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/susan_sessions_ri http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financelpersonalfinance/insurance/travel/8265385/Independent-travellers-offered-insurance-lifeline.html http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/26/five-facts-about-vacation-relaxation-boys-drink-girls-read-and/ http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/promos/vacations/Expedia_International_Vacation_Deprivation_Survey_2009.pdf http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/entire.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855290.html http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/28/tourism-new-york-lifestyle-travel-las-vegas-cities_slide_11.html golden_age_of_american_family_vacations_20080717/ This graphic made for » CityPASS © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use o of long travel is international, jo %& NACATION FACTS THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY THE LATE 19TH CENTURY • Wealthy class of people were going away to better their health. • Railroad offered reasonable, fast, and safe transportation to far-off destinations. • Growth of religious gatherings, which, also included opportunities for socializing. • Railroad companies began constructing hotels and guesthouses at desirable destinations. • Schools operated on one of two calendars, neither of which included a summer hiatus. • Travel choices: horse or horse and buggy for destinations within a day's ride. THE 1950S THE 1930s • People had more money to spend on buying cars and on vacations. • Paid vacation plans began to be offered. • Two-week vacation benefit that was available to more than half the population. • Creation of kiddie rides at amusement parks. • Construction of interstate highways and more roads. • Vacationers had to prepare their little cars for "auto camping" by installing a detachable wooden trunk to the back of the vehicle. • States promoted themselves as tourist destinations quite vigorously. • The use of the station wagon for inexpensive and informal tours of national parks and heritage sites. THE 1970S THE PRESENT • People waited in long lines to get gas for their cars. • Vacations are more frequent and shorter. • The travel industry turned away from family vacations and leaned toward niche marketing. • Airline use is more frequent. • Premium trailers came with a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. • Internet has enabled more people to arrange vacations through the following: 1. booking flights 2. hotel reservations 3. villas 4. car hire direct VACATION STATISTICS 67% 26% 67% of vacationers like to "chill" at the beach with 26% stating a pool is better. 55% Would rather get up early than sleep late when they're on vacation. 13 DAYS 32% 18% 25% 15% Employed adults in the United States on average receive about 13 vacation days per year. 34% of employed U.S. adults usually do not take all of the vacation days they receive each year. 32% of women read to relax, compared to only 18% of men. 25% of men find liquor appealing and only 15% of women find it to be best relaxation option. BARRIERS TO FULL USE OF VACATION DAYS INCLUDE: 1. Getting money back for unused vacation days (11%). 2. The need to schedule vacation time in advance (10%). 3. A spouse/partner who is unable to get away from his/her job (10%). 24% of employed adults check work email. 25% 11% 10% 10% 10% The number of long-distance Thanksgiving trips increases by 54%. Christmas/New Year's Holiday period that number rises by 23%. About 91% is done with a personal vehicle, such as a car. 99% of the long-distance trips begin during the Thanksgiving holiday. 43% 53% others Visits to friends and family account for 53% of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43% of long-distance trips during Christmas. About 1 in 5 employed adults also reported that they've cancelled or postponed vacation plans because of work. Men are more likely than women to take a 2-week vacation (12% men vs. 8% women). Women are more likely than men to feel guilty about taking time off from work (40% women vs. 29% men). 275 214 The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, compared with 275 miles over the Christmas/New Year's holiday. THE WORLD's TOP DESTINATION 2009 24.22 23.65 Germany 21.45 74.2 54.88 United States 5288 Spain 50.88 China 43.24 Italy 28.2 UK 25.51 Turkey France Malaysia Mexico Country - Arrivals (millions) AMERICA'S MOST-VISITED CITIES 2009 30.32 29.6 Philadelphia 47 45.58 42.7 Chicago 38.1 36.35 35.4 Las Vegas 48 Orlando 31.1 NYC Anaheim/OC Miami Atlanta Houston San Diego City - Visitors (millions) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=105545388 http://www.time.com/time/magazinelarticle/0,9171,1816501,00.html http://rooms101.com/category/history-of-vacations http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Vacations.aspx http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-08/archive-gallery-vintage-guide-summer-vacation http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/susan_sessions_ri http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financelpersonalfinance/insurance/travel/8265385/Independent-travellers-offered-insurance-lifeline.html http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/26/five-facts-about-vacation-relaxation-boys-drink-girls-read-and/ http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/promos/vacations/Expedia_International_Vacation_Deprivation_Survey_2009.pdf http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/entire.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855290.html http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/28/tourism-new-york-lifestyle-travel-las-vegas-cities_slide_11.html golden_age_of_american_family_vacations_20080717/ This graphic made for » CityPASS © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use o of long travel is international, jo %& NACATION FACTS THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY THE LATE 19TH CENTURY • Wealthy class of people were going away to better their health. • Railroad offered reasonable, fast, and safe transportation to far-off destinations. • Growth of religious gatherings, which, also included opportunities for socializing. • Railroad companies began constructing hotels and guesthouses at desirable destinations. • Schools operated on one of two calendars, neither of which included a summer hiatus. • Travel choices: horse or horse and buggy for destinations within a day's ride. THE 1950S THE 1930s • People had more money to spend on buying cars and on vacations. • Paid vacation plans began to be offered. • Two-week vacation benefit that was available to more than half the population. • Creation of kiddie rides at amusement parks. • Construction of interstate highways and more roads. • Vacationers had to prepare their little cars for "auto camping" by installing a detachable wooden trunk to the back of the vehicle. • States promoted themselves as tourist destinations quite vigorously. • The use of the station wagon for inexpensive and informal tours of national parks and heritage sites. THE 1970S THE PRESENT • People waited in long lines to get gas for their cars. • Vacations are more frequent and shorter. • The travel industry turned away from family vacations and leaned toward niche marketing. • Airline use is more frequent. • Premium trailers came with a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. • Internet has enabled more people to arrange vacations through the following: 1. booking flights 2. hotel reservations 3. villas 4. car hire direct VACATION STATISTICS 67% 26% 67% of vacationers like to "chill" at the beach with 26% stating a pool is better. 55% Would rather get up early than sleep late when they're on vacation. 13 DAYS 32% 18% 25% 15% Employed adults in the United States on average receive about 13 vacation days per year. 34% of employed U.S. adults usually do not take all of the vacation days they receive each year. 32% of women read to relax, compared to only 18% of men. 25% of men find liquor appealing and only 15% of women find it to be best relaxation option. BARRIERS TO FULL USE OF VACATION DAYS INCLUDE: 1. Getting money back for unused vacation days (11%). 2. The need to schedule vacation time in advance (10%). 3. A spouse/partner who is unable to get away from his/her job (10%). 24% of employed adults check work email. 25% 11% 10% 10% 10% The number of long-distance Thanksgiving trips increases by 54%. Christmas/New Year's Holiday period that number rises by 23%. About 91% is done with a personal vehicle, such as a car. 99% of the long-distance trips begin during the Thanksgiving holiday. 43% 53% others Visits to friends and family account for 53% of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43% of long-distance trips during Christmas. About 1 in 5 employed adults also reported that they've cancelled or postponed vacation plans because of work. Men are more likely than women to take a 2-week vacation (12% men vs. 8% women). Women are more likely than men to feel guilty about taking time off from work (40% women vs. 29% men). 275 214 The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, compared with 275 miles over the Christmas/New Year's holiday. THE WORLD's TOP DESTINATION 2009 24.22 23.65 Germany 21.45 74.2 54.88 United States 5288 Spain 50.88 China 43.24 Italy 28.2 UK 25.51 Turkey France Malaysia Mexico Country - Arrivals (millions) AMERICA'S MOST-VISITED CITIES 2009 30.32 29.6 Philadelphia 47 45.58 42.7 Chicago 38.1 36.35 35.4 Las Vegas 48 Orlando 31.1 NYC Anaheim/OC Miami Atlanta Houston San Diego City - Visitors (millions) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=105545388 http://www.time.com/time/magazinelarticle/0,9171,1816501,00.html http://rooms101.com/category/history-of-vacations http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Vacations.aspx http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-08/archive-gallery-vintage-guide-summer-vacation http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/susan_sessions_ri http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financelpersonalfinance/insurance/travel/8265385/Independent-travellers-offered-insurance-lifeline.html http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/26/five-facts-about-vacation-relaxation-boys-drink-girls-read-and/ http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/promos/vacations/Expedia_International_Vacation_Deprivation_Survey_2009.pdf http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/entire.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855290.html http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/28/tourism-new-york-lifestyle-travel-las-vegas-cities_slide_11.html golden_age_of_american_family_vacations_20080717/ This graphic made for » CityPASS © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use o of long travel is international, jo %& NACATION FACTS THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY THE LATE 19TH CENTURY • Wealthy class of people were going away to better their health. • Railroad offered reasonable, fast, and safe transportation to far-off destinations. • Growth of religious gatherings, which, also included opportunities for socializing. • Railroad companies began constructing hotels and guesthouses at desirable destinations. • Schools operated on one of two calendars, neither of which included a summer hiatus. • Travel choices: horse or horse and buggy for destinations within a day's ride. THE 1950S THE 1930s • People had more money to spend on buying cars and on vacations. • Paid vacation plans began to be offered. • Two-week vacation benefit that was available to more than half the population. • Creation of kiddie rides at amusement parks. • Construction of interstate highways and more roads. • Vacationers had to prepare their little cars for "auto camping" by installing a detachable wooden trunk to the back of the vehicle. • States promoted themselves as tourist destinations quite vigorously. • The use of the station wagon for inexpensive and informal tours of national parks and heritage sites. THE 1970S THE PRESENT • People waited in long lines to get gas for their cars. • Vacations are more frequent and shorter. • The travel industry turned away from family vacations and leaned toward niche marketing. • Airline use is more frequent. • Premium trailers came with a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. • Internet has enabled more people to arrange vacations through the following: 1. booking flights 2. hotel reservations 3. villas 4. car hire direct VACATION STATISTICS 67% 26% 67% of vacationers like to "chill" at the beach with 26% stating a pool is better. 55% Would rather get up early than sleep late when they're on vacation. 13 DAYS 32% 18% 25% 15% Employed adults in the United States on average receive about 13 vacation days per year. 34% of employed U.S. adults usually do not take all of the vacation days they receive each year. 32% of women read to relax, compared to only 18% of men. 25% of men find liquor appealing and only 15% of women find it to be best relaxation option. BARRIERS TO FULL USE OF VACATION DAYS INCLUDE: 1. Getting money back for unused vacation days (11%). 2. The need to schedule vacation time in advance (10%). 3. A spouse/partner who is unable to get away from his/her job (10%). 24% of employed adults check work email. 25% 11% 10% 10% 10% The number of long-distance Thanksgiving trips increases by 54%. Christmas/New Year's Holiday period that number rises by 23%. About 91% is done with a personal vehicle, such as a car. 99% of the long-distance trips begin during the Thanksgiving holiday. 43% 53% others Visits to friends and family account for 53% of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43% of long-distance trips during Christmas. About 1 in 5 employed adults also reported that they've cancelled or postponed vacation plans because of work. Men are more likely than women to take a 2-week vacation (12% men vs. 8% women). Women are more likely than men to feel guilty about taking time off from work (40% women vs. 29% men). 275 214 The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, compared with 275 miles over the Christmas/New Year's holiday. THE WORLD's TOP DESTINATION 2009 24.22 23.65 Germany 21.45 74.2 54.88 United States 5288 Spain 50.88 China 43.24 Italy 28.2 UK 25.51 Turkey France Malaysia Mexico Country - Arrivals (millions) AMERICA'S MOST-VISITED CITIES 2009 30.32 29.6 Philadelphia 47 45.58 42.7 Chicago 38.1 36.35 35.4 Las Vegas 48 Orlando 31.1 NYC Anaheim/OC Miami Atlanta Houston San Diego City - Visitors (millions) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=105545388 http://www.time.com/time/magazinelarticle/0,9171,1816501,00.html http://rooms101.com/category/history-of-vacations http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Vacations.aspx http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-08/archive-gallery-vintage-guide-summer-vacation http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/susan_sessions_ri http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financelpersonalfinance/insurance/travel/8265385/Independent-travellers-offered-insurance-lifeline.html http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/26/five-facts-about-vacation-relaxation-boys-drink-girls-read-and/ http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/promos/vacations/Expedia_International_Vacation_Deprivation_Survey_2009.pdf http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/entire.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855290.html http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/28/tourism-new-york-lifestyle-travel-las-vegas-cities_slide_11.html golden_age_of_american_family_vacations_20080717/ This graphic made for » CityPASS © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use o of long travel is international, jo %& NACATION FACTS THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY THE LATE 19TH CENTURY • Wealthy class of people were going away to better their health. • Railroad offered reasonable, fast, and safe transportation to far-off destinations. • Growth of religious gatherings, which, also included opportunities for socializing. • Railroad companies began constructing hotels and guesthouses at desirable destinations. • Schools operated on one of two calendars, neither of which included a summer hiatus. • Travel choices: horse or horse and buggy for destinations within a day's ride. THE 1950S THE 1930s • People had more money to spend on buying cars and on vacations. • Paid vacation plans began to be offered. • Two-week vacation benefit that was available to more than half the population. • Creation of kiddie rides at amusement parks. • Construction of interstate highways and more roads. • Vacationers had to prepare their little cars for "auto camping" by installing a detachable wooden trunk to the back of the vehicle. • States promoted themselves as tourist destinations quite vigorously. • The use of the station wagon for inexpensive and informal tours of national parks and heritage sites. THE 1970S THE PRESENT • People waited in long lines to get gas for their cars. • Vacations are more frequent and shorter. • The travel industry turned away from family vacations and leaned toward niche marketing. • Airline use is more frequent. • Premium trailers came with a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. • Internet has enabled more people to arrange vacations through the following: 1. booking flights 2. hotel reservations 3. villas 4. car hire direct VACATION STATISTICS 67% 26% 67% of vacationers like to "chill" at the beach with 26% stating a pool is better. 55% Would rather get up early than sleep late when they're on vacation. 13 DAYS 32% 18% 25% 15% Employed adults in the United States on average receive about 13 vacation days per year. 34% of employed U.S. adults usually do not take all of the vacation days they receive each year. 32% of women read to relax, compared to only 18% of men. 25% of men find liquor appealing and only 15% of women find it to be best relaxation option. BARRIERS TO FULL USE OF VACATION DAYS INCLUDE: 1. Getting money back for unused vacation days (11%). 2. The need to schedule vacation time in advance (10%). 3. A spouse/partner who is unable to get away from his/her job (10%). 24% of employed adults check work email. 25% 11% 10% 10% 10% The number of long-distance Thanksgiving trips increases by 54%. Christmas/New Year's Holiday period that number rises by 23%. About 91% is done with a personal vehicle, such as a car. 99% of the long-distance trips begin during the Thanksgiving holiday. 43% 53% others Visits to friends and family account for 53% of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43% of long-distance trips during Christmas. About 1 in 5 employed adults also reported that they've cancelled or postponed vacation plans because of work. Men are more likely than women to take a 2-week vacation (12% men vs. 8% women). Women are more likely than men to feel guilty about taking time off from work (40% women vs. 29% men). 275 214 The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, compared with 275 miles over the Christmas/New Year's holiday. THE WORLD's TOP DESTINATION 2009 24.22 23.65 Germany 21.45 74.2 54.88 United States 5288 Spain 50.88 China 43.24 Italy 28.2 UK 25.51 Turkey France Malaysia Mexico Country - Arrivals (millions) AMERICA'S MOST-VISITED CITIES 2009 30.32 29.6 Philadelphia 47 45.58 42.7 Chicago 38.1 36.35 35.4 Las Vegas 48 Orlando 31.1 NYC Anaheim/OC Miami Atlanta Houston San Diego City - Visitors (millions) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=105545388 http://www.time.com/time/magazinelarticle/0,9171,1816501,00.html http://rooms101.com/category/history-of-vacations http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Vacations.aspx http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-08/archive-gallery-vintage-guide-summer-vacation http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/susan_sessions_ri http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financelpersonalfinance/insurance/travel/8265385/Independent-travellers-offered-insurance-lifeline.html http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/26/five-facts-about-vacation-relaxation-boys-drink-girls-read-and/ http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/promos/vacations/Expedia_International_Vacation_Deprivation_Survey_2009.pdf http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/entire.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855290.html http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/28/tourism-new-york-lifestyle-travel-las-vegas-cities_slide_11.html golden_age_of_american_family_vacations_20080717/ This graphic made for » CityPASS © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use o of long travel is international, jo %& NACATION FACTS THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY THE LATE 19TH CENTURY • Wealthy class of people were going away to better their health. • Railroad offered reasonable, fast, and safe transportation to far-off destinations. • Growth of religious gatherings, which, also included opportunities for socializing. • Railroad companies began constructing hotels and guesthouses at desirable destinations. • Schools operated on one of two calendars, neither of which included a summer hiatus. • Travel choices: horse or horse and buggy for destinations within a day's ride. THE 1950S THE 1930s • People had more money to spend on buying cars and on vacations. • Paid vacation plans began to be offered. • Two-week vacation benefit that was available to more than half the population. • Creation of kiddie rides at amusement parks. • Construction of interstate highways and more roads. • Vacationers had to prepare their little cars for "auto camping" by installing a detachable wooden trunk to the back of the vehicle. • States promoted themselves as tourist destinations quite vigorously. • The use of the station wagon for inexpensive and informal tours of national parks and heritage sites. THE 1970S THE PRESENT • People waited in long lines to get gas for their cars. • Vacations are more frequent and shorter. • The travel industry turned away from family vacations and leaned toward niche marketing. • Airline use is more frequent. • Premium trailers came with a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. • Internet has enabled more people to arrange vacations through the following: 1. booking flights 2. hotel reservations 3. villas 4. car hire direct VACATION STATISTICS 67% 26% 67% of vacationers like to "chill" at the beach with 26% stating a pool is better. 55% Would rather get up early than sleep late when they're on vacation. 13 DAYS 32% 18% 25% 15% Employed adults in the United States on average receive about 13 vacation days per year. 34% of employed U.S. adults usually do not take all of the vacation days they receive each year. 32% of women read to relax, compared to only 18% of men. 25% of men find liquor appealing and only 15% of women find it to be best relaxation option. BARRIERS TO FULL USE OF VACATION DAYS INCLUDE: 1. Getting money back for unused vacation days (11%). 2. The need to schedule vacation time in advance (10%). 3. A spouse/partner who is unable to get away from his/her job (10%). 24% of employed adults check work email. 25% 11% 10% 10% 10% The number of long-distance Thanksgiving trips increases by 54%. Christmas/New Year's Holiday period that number rises by 23%. About 91% is done with a personal vehicle, such as a car. 99% of the long-distance trips begin during the Thanksgiving holiday. 43% 53% others Visits to friends and family account for 53% of all Thanksgiving long-distance trips and 43% of long-distance trips during Christmas. About 1 in 5 employed adults also reported that they've cancelled or postponed vacation plans because of work. Men are more likely than women to take a 2-week vacation (12% men vs. 8% women). Women are more likely than men to feel guilty about taking time off from work (40% women vs. 29% men). 275 214 The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, compared with 275 miles over the Christmas/New Year's holiday. THE WORLD's TOP DESTINATION 2009 24.22 23.65 Germany 21.45 74.2 54.88 United States 5288 Spain 50.88 China 43.24 Italy 28.2 UK 25.51 Turkey France Malaysia Mexico Country - Arrivals (millions) AMERICA'S MOST-VISITED CITIES 2009 30.32 29.6 Philadelphia 47 45.58 42.7 Chicago 38.1 36.35 35.4 Las Vegas 48 Orlando 31.1 NYC Anaheim/OC Miami Atlanta Houston San Diego City - Visitors (millions) http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=105545388 http://www.time.com/time/magazinelarticle/0,9171,1816501,00.html http://rooms101.com/category/history-of-vacations http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Vacations.aspx http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2011-08/archive-gallery-vintage-guide-summer-vacation http://www.worldhum.com/features/travel-interviews/susan_sessions_ri http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financelpersonalfinance/insurance/travel/8265385/Independent-travellers-offered-insurance-lifeline.html http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/26/five-facts-about-vacation-relaxation-boys-drink-girls-read-and/ http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/promos/vacations/Expedia_International_Vacation_Deprivation_Survey_2009.pdf http://www.bts.gov/publications/america_on_the_go/us_holiday_travel/html/entire.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855290.html http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/28/tourism-new-york-lifestyle-travel-las-vegas-cities_slide_11.html golden_age_of_american_family_vacations_20080717/ This graphic made for » CityPASS © CityPASS - Rights released for editorial use o of long travel is international, jo %&