Rising Fuel Costs Cause No Reason To Kill Vacation Plans

As travelers make plans for summer, rising fuel costs are coming into play more than ever. Still, a recent survey indicates that vacation loyalists continue to plan summer travel by land or air, despite rising fuel costs.

"Many Americans consider travel a mainstay to our way of life and are loyal vacationers," said Bill Sutherland, vice president, AAA Travel Services in a statement. "While some Americans may modify their travel due to rising fuel costs, those who can are still choosing to travel and they are traversing the world."

According to a recent AAA survey, many seasoned vacationers are expanding their travel horizons to exotic faraway lands too. While many Americans head to their computers when planning a summer getaway, AAA has seen a continuation of the number of vacationers seeking expert advice from a travel counselor to help guide their decisions, save time researching and get information on popular destinations.

The top 10 destinations asked about?

By land

1. Orlando, Florida
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. Rome, Italy
4. London, England
5. Anaheim, California

By air

1. China
2. Peru
3. The Galapagos
4. The Amazon
5. India

AAA has more than 54 million members, is a not-for-profit, fully tax-paying leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.



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