Travel

As leaves fall, interest in autumn travel on the rise

A young couple hiking in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada

Traditionally, early autumn has been a calm period for travel, tucked between summer vacations and Thanksgiving family reunions. 

According to a AAA survey, though, fall's off-season peace and quiet has an appeal of its own: more than 1 in 4 Americans planned to take a vacation between Labor Day and Thanksgiving in 2017. We look at what autumn travelers like most about the season, and where they're heading.

What attracts travelers to autumn vacations?

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Fewer crowds & kids

68% of respondents

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Better weather

63% of respondents

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Better value for the money

55% of respondents

Car driving through autumn leaves

In fall, the road beckons

Road trips are the preferred activity for fall travelers, with 62% of those surveyed saying they planned to hit the road. Cooler autumn weather also draws visitors to the outdoors, whether it's at a state or national park (46%) or a fall festival (37%). One particularly popular attraction is traveling to see fall foliage, which 26% of those surveyed said they planned to do.  

Popular fall destinations in 2018, according to AAA travel professionals

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It's not too late for a fall getaway

Get in touch with a AAA Travel Advisor today to plan your vacation to one of our most popular fall destination spots, or pick your own.

Contact an advisor

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Insure your autumn adventure

Vacation is a time to relax, but travel comes with plenty to worry about. Travel insurance can give you peace of mind, so you can spend more time relaxing.

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