Tariffs hit the beach: Americans brace for $10K+ vacation budgets in 2025
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Tariffs are reshaping how Americans spend this summer, with beach day basics set to increase as much as 68%.
Tariffs are reshaping how Americans spend this summer, with beach day basics set to increase as much as 68%.
Same-day travel is taking off, with people flying to a destination in the morning to spend the day experiencing it — and returning home by bedtime.
Travelers heading to the car rental counter have been enjoying a fairly smooth ride on prices in recent years although the industry isn’t immune to inflation.
The new FTC rule banning hidden fees in travel and ticketing requires that total prices be shown up front, which could help buyers avoid surprise costs at checkout.
As Americans shift their credit card spending toward travel, getting into airport lounges can be a worthy investment.
Traveling for the purpose of watching or participating in a sporting event or activity generates $609 billion worldwide and accounts for 10% of tourism spending overall.
Americans are hitting the roads in record amounts, with car trips leveraging lower gas prices and a higher need for travel flexibility.
From in-home chefs to curated spa getaways, travel companies are redefining vacation convenience at a click.
Travel smart and live a little. July offers a fresh start for the second half of 2025 and plenty of travel opportunities for all types of budgets and interests.
More than 2 in 5 Gen Zers and Millennials (43%) and 32% overall, are skipping traditional barbecues in favor of ordering pizza on Fourth of July — driven by the rising costs of hosting summer celebrations, according to new Empower research.