Greater than three in five Americans feel the most effective trips are spontaneous trips.
That’s in accordance with a February survey of two,045 adults with travel plans this yr, with 67% saying they enjoy trips more in the event that they occur on a whim.
One in five (22%) even base their travel on personal preference and spontaneous decision-making.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Motel 6, the survey also showed that many respondents don’t appear to care where they go, they only wish to go. Almost three-quarters (73%) can be willing to make a journey to a surprise destination.
Three-quarters (75%) agree that when traveling, the journey is just as much fun because the actual destination.
When asked about companions, 78% of travelers prefer to travel with other people, while 28% are planning to travel with pets.
And typical “travel season” could also be a thing of the past — almost half of Americans (47%) are equally prone to travel during peak seasons, just like the summer and holidays, as they’re throughout the off-season or weekdays.
And 29% noted they even prefer to travel during those quieter times.
Visiting family and friends (53%), needing a break from life (50%), and the will to explore a latest city (35%) are a number of the top reasons for planned trips.
And these aren’t just quick trips down the road, as 70% are planning to travel greater than three hours from their hometown.
On average, travelers feel excited (74%), joyful (50%), and energized (49%), initially of a visit and relaxed (38%) by the point they’re able to head home.
“Taking a last-minute getaway is an awesome technique to add some joy into your life,” said Julie Arrowsmith, president and interim CEO of Motel 6.
“For those searching for a latest adventure this summer, they’ll rest easy knowing that we’re here to supply a clean, comfortable and inexpensive place to remain so travelers can spend more on the actual experiences and events that brought them to the destination.”
Greater than two in five (44%) say they’re changing up their travel experiences this yr. Of those respondents, 57% shall be traveling to a latest destination.
One other 34% plan to hit a couple of place in a single trip, and 32% are taking longer vacations than ever before.
But on the subject of budgeting, travelers are saving money on the road this yr by traveling throughout the off-season and avoiding weekend travel (33%) and bringing their very own snacks as a substitute of buying them (32%) on the road.
Nearly one in three (30%) are choosing more budget-friendly lodging and others are avoiding tourist hotspots in favor of a more local experience (24%).
Of those traveling this yr, nearly half (49%) plan to remain at a hotel or motel and when booking accommodations, and two-thirds (66%) say rewards programs are vital to them when traveling.
Because of the cash saved on budget-friendly lodging, 43% of travelers are planning to spend big on experiences like tours and dining out.
“A vacation doesn’t should break the bank as a way to be memorable,” added Arrowsmith. “There are lots of ways travelers can save while on the road from choosing more budget-friendly accommodations, utilizing rewards programs and packing their very own refreshments, nothing should stand in the way in which of the trip of a lifetime.”