As record numbers of Americans prepare for end-of-year journeys, Mother Nature has other plans: flash floods in Southern California, snowstorms sweeping the Northeast, and travel headaches abound. But despite the setbacks, holiday spirit and falling gas prices keep travelers on the move.
December 24, 2025A new year-end travel forecast from AAA suggests the upcoming 2025 holiday period will see the highest number of American travelers on record, thanks to lower gas prices and a bouncing-back aviation sector. But with all that movement, travelers should also prepare for rising airfare, heavy traffic, and crowded hotels.
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