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Road Trips

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A busy highway filled with cars on a sunny day, symbolizing the surge in Memorial Day weekend road trips.

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Trends Show Surge in Road Trips

A record 45 million Americans are set to travel this Memorial Day weekend, with an unprecedented 39.

Camila Roque·May 12, 2026

Split image: American road trip scene contrasted with an empty international airport terminal, symbolizing a shift in travel preferences.

Americans Favor Domestic Travel Over Global Trips Amid Uncertainty

In the first half of 2025, international visitors to the U.

Adrian Vale·April 11, 2026