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05.21.2009 10:50 am
TripAdvisor Says Summer Travel About the Same
Tom Uhlenbrock
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

TripAdvisor says a survey of more than 1,800 U.S. respondents indicates 89 percent of potential travelers are planning a leisure trip this summer, nearly equal to one year ago.

The survey found that 18 percent said they plan to travel on Memorial Day weekend, down from 22 percent one year ago. Of those traveling over the holiday weekend, 58  percent expect to drive  and 36 percent to fly, nearly equal to last year.

Some other tidbits:

36 percent said they are more likely to drink more alcohol on summer vacation than at home.

28 percent said they exercise less, while 25 percent said they eat more junk food.

63 percent said they connect to Internet less while on vacation.

56 percent watch less televion.

52 percent return fewer calls and e-mails.

And, finally, the top fashion no-nos were wearing socks with sandals (25 percent); overly skimpy swimwear (20 percent) and fannies with fanny packs (14 percent).


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