In the first of a four-part series on travel, Jorden and Kimberly begin with what goes into planning a journey to consider how to have a great vacation that’s also more sustainable.
With the number of travelers continuing the upward trend interrupted by the pandemic, more
tourists are making domestic and international trips. In planning the journey,
this episode focuses on domestic travel, checking out where people go and how
they choose to get there. Jorden and Kimberly then turn to the impact of
heading to these top destinations and suggestions on strategizing to have a
great time while helping to conserve the places we love to visit.
Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include:
Just how much domestic tourism has rebounded since the pandemic
What are the most popular cities, favorite attractions, most visited national and amusement parks, and top beach destinations
What The Ultimate Road Trip involves
How train travel is making a comeback, while air travel rates continue to soar
Why when we go matters more than we might think
How just a few considerations can make a difference
Recommended Resources
AAA 2025 projections
Top tourist cities in NA
Top US National Park Service destinations
US NP funding cuts impact
Top Canadian National Park destinations
Top amusement and theme park destinations
US domestic flight trends
US Amtrak trends
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