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Jen
Community Manager
Oct 21, 2026 3:15 PM UTC
Question

Holiday travel: Making time for the people who matter

New AARP research finds that nearly 1 in 4 adults age 50-plus plan to travel this holiday season. Among those travelers, 67% say spending time with family is a primary motivation.

But gathering comes with financial decisions, too: Nearly four in 10 holiday travelers expect to spend more on travel than on gifts.

Read the holiday travel survey findings

Are you traveling to see loved ones, hosting or staying close to home this holiday season? Tell us what’s shaping your plans—and which traditions you’re most looking forward to!

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SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Oct 21, 2026 5:55 PM UTC

Gas prices, cost of food… no brainer for our family..staying put.

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!