Yes, We All Need a Break: Expect Record Crowds for Memorial Day Travel

It seems like we're all ready for a vacation. AAA projects a record 45.1 million Americans will travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. Although rising prices from inflation and tariffs have left many of us paying more for everything and anxious that higher costs are coming, 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," Stacey Barber, the vice president of travel services at AAA, said in a press release. "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 a road trip, according to AAA. That's likely due in part to sinking gas prices, which fell again in March, according to the latest inflation number from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you're flying ... Read full article.