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Soaring travel costs forcing some Americans to change summer vacation plans, survey says | FOX 13 Seattle From different article: In national surveys, 55% of Americans are planning to take a summer vacation, while 45% are staying home. Cost is the primary deterrent for those skipping travel, with nearly two-thirds of all adults reporting that prices heavily impact their summer plans. [1] Key Survey Findings Vacationers: Of those traveling, 48% plan long getaways, 43% are taking weekend trips, and 9% are taking staycations. [1] Non-Vacationers: Among those staying home, 49% cite cost as the main reason, followed by 22% who simply don't want to travel, and 10% who vacation at other times of the year. [1] Demographics: Gen Z (72%) are the most likely to travel, compared to Millennials (62%), Gen X (52%), and Baby Boomers (41%). Families with children under 18 (68%) are also much more likely to take a trip than those without children (50%). [1]