The Modern Dispatch

Road Trips

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A group of happy baby boomers planning a road trip in front of a camper van with a scenic park in the background.
Travel

Baby boomers skip traditional travel destinations for new experiences

Despite decades of loyalty to European cruises and exotic resorts, baby boomers are now booking 70% more domestic road trips and multi-generational family vacations than international flights, leaving

Adrian Vale·August 10, 2026
A busy highway filled with cars on a sunny day, symbolizing the surge in Memorial Day weekend road trips.
Travel

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Trends Show Surge in Road Trips

A record 45 million Americans are set to travel this Memorial Day weekend, with an unprecedented 39.

Camila Roque·May 12, 2026
Split image: American road trip scene contrasted with an empty international airport terminal, symbolizing a shift in travel preferences.
Travel

Americans Favor Domestic Travel Over Global Trips Amid Uncertainty

In the first half of 2025, international visitors to the U.

Adrian Vale·April 11, 2026