Survey: Almost 70% of adults changing summer plans because of inflation

Source: https://wtop.com/travel/2022/04/survey-almost-70-of-adults-changing-summer-plans-because-of-inflation/
Published: Apr 28, 2022
Author: Mike Rivero
Post Date: 2022-04-28 20:23:03 by Horse
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Close to 70% of adults say they are making changes to their vacation plans this summer due to inflation, according to a new survey from Bankrate.

“We’re talking about things like maybe taking fewer trips or traveling shorter distances, picking cheaper activities once you’re there or cheaper accommodations or destinations,” said Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at Bankrate.

He said the results show just over 60% are likely to take at least one vacation this summer, including 33% who say they are very likely and close to 30% that say they are somewhat likely.

“I think gas prices are leading to a lot of people cutting back … but the thing is that jet fuel prices are so high that this is really filtering through to airline costs as well,” he said.

Poster Comment:

Wait until food prices soar later this year. People are going into debt t because they are struggling. Consumer debt and high prices will crash the economy.

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#1: StraitGate    To: Horse, 4um (#0)

It's getting rough here. We've already told our maids, butler, gardener, stableman, and driver to try to reduce expenses wherever possible. The only place we haven't cut back is our yacht: we don't want to reduce the staff or start using the boat less, because if we didn't use it all the time, the chrome railing might tarnish, and the artwork in the dining room might mildew.

StraitGate posted on 2022-04-28 21:30:19   Reply   Private Reply

#2: Esso    To: StraitGate (#1)

My offer to take that yacht off your hands still stands. 18 lbs. of Crispy Chicken Strips when you deliver it to the Port of Fort Wayne. Take it or leave it.

Esso posted on 2022-04-28 21:47:28   Reply   Private Reply

#3: BTP Holdings    To: StraitGate (#1)

the chrome railing might tarnish

The crew on your yacht needs some of this and some good old fashioned elbow grease to keep that chrome nice and shiny. ;)

BTP Holdings posted on 2022-04-28 21:51:54   Reply   Private Reply

#4: StraitGate    To: Esso (#2)

The chicken sounds good -- it would be a nice break from the stuffed quail under glass that we're accustomed to. (And our sommelier says it would be a fun challenge.) But I'm not sure our yacht would be able to go under the St. Joe Blvd. bridge. What's the clearance?

StraitGate posted on 2022-04-28 22:02:52   Reply   Private Reply

#5: StraitGate    To: BTP Holdings (#3)

That reminds me of the time my brother and I watched a few minutes of Soul Train back in '71 for laughs. They were really pushing Afro Sheen.

StraitGate posted on 2022-04-28 22:10:57   Reply   Private Reply

#6: Esso    To: StraitGate (#4)

But I'm not sure our yacht would be able to go under the St. Joe Blvd. bridge. What's the clearance?

No problemo, BLM/Antifa took that out a long time ago. Smooth sailing to Toledo and Lake Erie.

You drive a hard bargain, I'll throw in a half gallon of Thick and Chunky Salsa.

Esso posted on 2022-04-28 22:13:58   Reply   Private Reply

#7: StraitGate    To: Esso (#6)

SOLD! N.B.: You might want to up-armor it a little if you've got urban vibrancy issues going on up there.

StraitGate posted on 2022-04-28 22:18:43   Reply   Private Reply

#8: Esso    To: StraitGate (#7)

You might want to up-armor it a little if you've got urban vibrancy issues going on up there.

Nah, I'm too close to the bridge to be afraid. They should be afraid of me. Look at my tagline.

Esso posted on 2022-04-28 22:28:34   Reply   Private Reply