Record Crowds Are Expected for Memorial Day Travel

Despite rising prices from inflation and tariffs, which have left many of us paying more for everything and anxious that higher costs are coming, AAA projects a record 45.1 million Americans will travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. We're all ready for a vacation, and a three-day trip could be a nice break from the regular routine without breaking the budget. "Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly," said Stacey Barber, the vice president of travel services at AAA. "While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends." The majority of travelers will go by car, with 87% choosing to take a road trip, according to AAA. That is likely due in part to sinking gas prices, which dipped again in April, according to the latest inflation number from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can even use AI to help y ... Read full article.