AAA Unveils Leading Labor Day Vacation Spots for 2026

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According to AAA, Americans are wrapping up the summer season with Labor Day trips, even in the face of rising travel expenses. Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are the most sought-after domestic locations, while international travelers are favoring Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin, and Paris. The average cost of round-trip domestic flights is approximately $750, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous year, and fuel prices are about $1 higher per gallon in certain areas of the Northeast. AAA indicates a robust interest in Alaska cruises, river cruises, and visits to national parks as vacationers aim to maximize the final extended weekend of summer. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00Americans are squeezing out one last trip before summer officially ends.

00:04ALAA says this Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be another busy one,

00:08with higher costs but no shortage of demand.

00:10Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York top the list of domestic destinations,

00:17while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin, and Paris lead international bookings.

00:23If you're flying domestically, expect to pay around $750 round trip on average,

00:29about 2% more than last year.

00:31Drivers aren't catching a break either,

00:33with gas prices running roughly a dollar more per gallon in parts of the Northeast,

00:38compared to last Labor Day.

00:40ALAA says a lot of travelers are chasing the great outdoors this year,

00:44booking Alaska cruises, river cruises, and national park trips before the weather turns.

00:49And plenty are already looking ahead, locking in cruises and tours for 2027 before those sell out too.

00:56This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced, using AI-assisted tools.

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