Generations of Travel

Baby boomers are the champs when it comes to vacation spending. Comparing the age groups:

Average spent per trip*

Age 18-34......$405

Age 35-54......$460

Age 55-plus....$431

*

Total spent per trip**

Less than $100

Age 18-34......30%

Age 35-54......25%

Age 55-plus....28%

$100-$249

Age 18-34......30%

Age 35-54......28%

Age 55-plus....28%

$250-$499

Age 18-34......17%

Age 35-54......19%

Age 55-plus....18%

$500-$999

Age 18-34......13%

Age 35-54......16%

Age 55-plus....15%

$1,000 or more

Age 18-34......10%

Age 35-54......13%

Age 55-plus....11%

*Trips within U.S. of 50 miles or more, one way.

*Figures may not total 100% due to rounding.

Source: Travel Industry Assn. of America survey of U.S. households