With the US economy plummeting and airfares rising, even college students are affected. They are spending spring break closer to home this year, according to a new Kayak survey.
By a margin of nearly 7 to 1, more college students are looking at vacationing in US cities instead of Caribbean destinations, while an amazing 60% say they are cutting back their travel plans because of the economy.
Other findings about college breakers:
ü Miami remains the top destination for the second year in a row.
ü San Juan, Puerto Rico, one of the only Caribbean destinations that doesn’t require a passport, remained the region’s most popular destination by a landslide.
ü While the volume of spring break travel searches at Kayak.com increased by over 50% over last year, most college students are procrastinating when it comes to making travel plans. According to Kayak’s survey of nearly 600 college students, 55% haven’t booked their trip yet.
ü Nearly half of respondents (49%) say they’re choosing to save money and spend their vacation at home.
ü If money was no object, most respondents would head to Australia, which ranks as the top dream destination for 1-in-5 students.
Report by David Wilkening
