Easter has come and gone and, at least for much of the East Coast, spring seems here to stay – and summer vacations are just around the corner. A recent AAA travel agent survey shows that despite rising fuel costs, vacation loyalists are still planning summer trips to destinations near and far.

According to AAA data, top summer vacation destinations include Orlando, Honolulu, Rome, London and Anaheim, California. Orlando consistently holds the top vacation destination spot.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) forecasts that more than 17 million vacationers will cruise the world's waterways in 2012, one million more than last year. AAA Travel sales data shows significant increases in cruise bookings for the summer family vacation season and throughout 2012 and into 2013. Recent cost cuts have made these trips more affordable than ever. Caribbean and Alaska cruises take the top two spots, with the Bahamas, Europe and Bermuda rounding out the top five.

In terms of "exotic" vacations, AAA says travelers are looking into China, Peru, The Galapagos, The Amazon and India.
Are any of these spots on your list?

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