2011 Travel Forecasts
1/12/2011
Airfare
Travel guru Arthur Frommer says that overall, Americans are prepared to spend more on travel in 2011, which is a good thing because American Express reports that domestic economy airfares will increase 2-6%.
Rental Cars
Travel North America reports that rental car prices will go down 1.5 - 2%, so, once you get to your destination, you can save money seeing the sights.
Accommodations
American Express says that it expects North American hotel rates will rise 1-6%, and rates for hotels elsewhere will increase 1-10% percent, depending on the location. For timeshare owners, this is most likely why you purchased a timeshare in the first place – getting a pre-paid vacation at rates you locked in. The good news is that those who do not own a timeshare can rent one from its owner using an online timeshare marketplace. Travelers will find that timeshare rental can be up to ½ off the cost of renting hotel rooms.
Popular Destinations
TripAdvisor.com’s survey of more than 3,000 U.S. travelers named these vacation activities as the most popular for 2011:
- Visiting a historic site, 85%
- Visiting a museum, 73%
- Visiting a national park 46%
- Attending a festival, 43%
- Hiking, 42%
With all this information, where will you vacation this year? We welcome your comments below.
(Photo credit of Historic Sites - nps.gov/nr/)
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