A brand new 2025 AAA travel survey tells us that 86% of Floridians plan to take no less than one trip of three days or extra in 2025. That’s 2 proportion factors greater than final yr.
“People proceed to make holidays a high precedence,” stated Debbie Haas, Vice President of Journey for AAA – The Auto Membership Group. “AAA journey brokers are busy planning a variety of journeys from weekend getaways to world cruises. With a lot demand, it’s a good suggestion to lock in your plans quickly. That’ll make sure you get the perfect mixture of selections and worth.”
Not solely will extra individuals trip this yr, almost half (45%) of vacationers plan to take extra holidays than final yr.
The preferred kind of holidays this yr
- Highway Journeys – 37%
- Theme Park – 33%
- Seaside Vacation spot – 32%
- Metropolis/Main Metro Vacation spot – 28%
- Resort Trip/Worldwide Journey – 24%
- Ocean/Giant Cruise – 23%
“Theme parks rank excessive on the checklist this yr, particularly with new sights opening in Orlando,” Haas stated. “Folks may not notice this, however AAA journey brokers can organize complete theme park packages that embody discounted lodge lodging, tickets for your entire household and different services and products that maximize member financial savings and enjoyable.”
AAA predicts a record-setting 19 million People will take an ocean cruise, with the Caribbean being the most well-liked cruise vacation spot. Click here to view the total report.
Favourite Journey Locations for 2025
- Home – 54%
- Caribbean – 22%
- Europe – 20%
Spring Break Journey Developments
For a lot of, the primary huge trip of the yr will likely be throughout Spring Break. Greater than 1 / 4 (26%) of Floridians plan to journey throughout Spring Break. Apparently, when in comparison with all different holidays/time frames, Spring Break was one of the crucial standard time frames to journey – in keeping with AAA’s regional survey.
The Most Well-liked Spring Break Journeys for Floridians
- Theme Park – 40%
- Seaside Vacation spot – 36%
- Highway Journey – 26%
- Ocean Cruise – 20%
Prime 10 Home Spring Break Locations
(In response to Nationwide AAA Reserving Information)
| 1. Orlando, FL | 6. Honolulu, HI |
| 2. Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7. Anaheim, CA |
| 3. Atlanta, GA | 8. Tampa, FL |
| 4. Miami, FL | 9. Chicago, IL |
| 5. New York Metropolis, NY | 10. Charlotte, NC |
Prime 10 Worldwide Spring Break Locations
(In response to Nationwide AAA Reserving Information)
| 1. Rome, Italy | 6. Dublin, Eire |
| 2. London, England | 7. Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 3. Paris, France | 8. Barcelona, Spain |
| 4. Amsterdam, Netherlands | 9. Tokyo, Japan |
| 5. Lisbon, Portugal | 10. Madrid, Spain |
In lots of instances, Spring Break journey is costlier than final yr. In response to AAA reserving information:
- The typical roundtrip airfare this Spring Break season is $820 for home cities, up 7% from final yr, and $1,440 for worldwide cities, up 2% from final yr.
- Resort stays within the U.S. are 8% costlier, averaging $660, whereas worldwide lodge stays are 4% cheaper this Spring Break season, averaging $740.
- The fee to hire a automotive domestically is about the identical as final yr, with rental automotive bookings averaging about $645. Worldwide automotive leases are 5% cheaper this Spring Break season, with the common reserving costing round $615.
Test Your ID
Following Spring Break season, vacationers ought to concentrate on this date: Might 7, 2025. That’s when adults touring inside the U.S. should have a REAL ID or different acceptable type of ID to board home flights and entry sure federal amenities. Vacationers can take a quiz on the REAL ID federal authorities web site to seek out out if their present identification is compliant.
Plan with a Professional
“Whether or not you’re planning a cruise, a resort trip, or a weekend getaway; there’s added worth in working with a trusted journey advisor,” Haas stated. “They’ll tailor your trip to your preferences, inform you of any paperwork you want, and probably unlock financial savings you received’t discover wherever else.”
AAA nonetheless encourages vacationers to contemplate including journey insurance coverage to guard their trip plans. In response to AAA’s survey, 37% of Florida vacationers plan to buy journey insurance coverage, whereas 18% are uncertain.
The highest causes Floridians buy journey insurance coverage when journey planning:
59% – In case I must cancel my journey plans
50% – In case I’ve flight points
49% – In case extreme climate interferes with my plans
48% – To make sure I’ve medical protection whereas touring internationally
“Journey insurance coverage protects you from the sudden,” Haas stated. “When you get sick or injured abroad, journey insurance coverage may also help together with your medical payments. Additionally, in case your flight is cancelled or your baggage is misplaced, you’ll be glad you could have journey insurance coverage. I like to recommend working with a journey advisor to evaluation your journey and discover the precise coverage for you. That is one thing that may be added by means of the day earlier than you allow on your journey.”
Concerning the AAA Client Pulse™ Survey
The AAA Client Pulse™ Survey was performed on-line amongst residents residing in Florida from January 16-21, 2025. A complete of 400 residents accomplished the survey. Survey outcomes requested of all respondents have a most margin of error of ± 4.9% factors. Responses are weighted by age and gender to make sure dependable and correct illustration of the grownup inhabitants (18+) in Florida.
About AAA – The Auto Membership Group
The Auto Membership Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA membership in North America with greater than 13 million members throughout 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its associates present members with roadside help, insurance coverage merchandise, banking and monetary providers, journey choices and extra. ACG belongs to the nationwide AAA federation with greater than 64 million members in the US and Canada. AAA’s mission is to guard and advance freedom of mobility and enhance visitors security. For extra info, get the AAA Mobile app, go to AAA.com, and observe us on Fb, Twitter and LinkedIn.
