Retirement Planning Strategies - April 2023

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ALL ABOARD THE EXTENDED VACATION TREND Top Three Vacation Destinations for a Longer Stay

Cruise. A cruise is one of the best ways to see many destinations in one trip. You could visit several countries in just two weeks, stopping in different ports to explore! Or take a U.S. based trip on one of many river or coastal destinations. Every day can be a new port and a new adventure.

The pandemic slowed us down. Over the past few years, we collectively took fewer vacations, boarded fewer cruise ships, and avoided airports. However, many studies and reports show that now, more than ever, Americans are taking longer vacations. Why , and what are some of the greatest destinations for an extended stay? According to Amex Travel’s 2022 Global Travel Trend Report, 55% of vacationers are interested in taking longer trips primarily because they can work remotely. The trend of swapping homes is also on the rise. HomeExchange’s website reports that home exchanges of two weeks or more increased by 13% in January through May last year. According to Travel Pulse, 26% of people opt to take a trip that exceeds ten days. If you are interested in taking a more extended vacation, whether it’s because your job went remote, you lost out on

travel time in 2020-2022, or you saved on gas money while working from home, here are some great destinations that support a longer stay. Visit national parks. There is no better way to connect with nature than to tour the national parks. Several epic national park road trips could allow you to pack in a dozen or more of these natural gems in just a couple of weeks! Many national parks also accommodate RVs for comfort and convenience. Drive the California coast. A trip up and down the California coast never disappoints. With so many great places to stop and breathtaking views to absorb, you’ll need at least two weeks to experience them properly. You’ll want to explore the Redwood National Forest, the Lost Coast, Pebble Beach, Monterey Bay, Half Moon Bay, Big Sur, Venice Beach, and many more!

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