A survey by AAA finds that 2 out of 3 Americans planning to travel in fall 2020 report "some degree of uncertainty" as to actually being able to go, because of COVID-19 considerations.
Also 1 in 5 who are planning a trip but haven't yet booked say they won't book until a week prior to departure.
Most are planning to travel by road, many to outdoor destinations where social distancing is easier. Lower gas prices - down an average of nearly $0.50/gallon from last year - are a factor in the decision to drive.
Top 10 planned destinations reported are:
- Denver
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Seattle
- Keystone, SD (Mount Rushmore)
- Portland. OR
- Phoenix
- Colorado Springs
- Myrtle Beach, SC
Findings are based on a survey (online or phone) of 1,041 US adults aged 18+.
(But it looks to me like most survey respondents must live somewhere well west of the Mississippi. Who in New England is planning a road trip to Las Vegas or Phoenix?)
