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Older adults love travel, especially cruises, and they look for safe, affordable destinations. AARP tracks travel trends annually, taking account of events and circumstances that affect
travel costs and plans.
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Older Americans Eager to Travel in 2025, AARP Survey Finds
Older Americans are eager to travel in 2025, with 70% planning trips. Interest in international travel is up, but cost and health remain key barriers.
Date: March 6, 2025
Destination Aging: Travel Challenges Among 50-Plus Adults
A significant portion of the travel population are traveling with a disability or conditions that make travel difficult, with mobility challenges most often cited.
Date: December 21, 2024
Click, Book, Go: Travel Technology Use Among Travelers Age 50-Plus
Most (94%) older adults say they are at least somewhat comfortable with technology. Many leverage it across each phase of their travel journey.
Date: October 3, 2024
Older Travelers Undeterred by High Costs, Travel Challenges
Travel budgets in 2024, on average, match 2023, but about half of older travelers anticipate spending more in 2024, the AARP 2024 Travel Trends survey found.
Date: February 28, 2024
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