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AAA Texas: Cruises, National Parks, and European Cities Popular Among Labor Day Travelers

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe August 24, 2026 Travel

Coppell, TX — As summer comes to an end, many travelers are taking advantage of the last long holiday weekend of the season. AAA booking data shows Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are the top domestic destinations, while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin,...

AAA Texas: As Summer Travel Demand Builds, Now Is the Time to Book

By Daniel Armbruster March 17, 2026 Travel

Dallas, TX — With Spring Break travel now underway, AAA Texas recommends Texans start preparing for what is expected to be a busy summer travel season. Travel demand remains strong, cruises continue to grow in popularity, and booking early can help travelers secure...

AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New Record

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe November 06, 2025 Travel

Galveston, TX — AAA: 21.7 Million Americans Projected to Cruise Next Year, Setting New...

MEDIA ADVISORY Cruise Control: AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Wave of U.S. Ship Passengers in 2026

November 03, 2025 Travel

WHAT: AAA announces new projections for ocean cruise travel, forecasting another record-breaking year for the cruise industry. 21.7 million Americans are expected to cruise in 2026, following 20.7 million in 2025—both higher than earlier...

AAA Texas: Top U.S. Spring Break Destinations

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe February 28, 2025 Travel

Coppell, TX — Spring Break season spans several weeks, starting in March and ending mid-April. AAA booking data shows most travelers are looking for warm weather with the Sunshine State topping the list of U.S. destinations. Four Florida cities are on the top 10...

AAA: Record 19 Million Americans Expected to Cruise in 2025; Texas Port Among Top Five for Cruises

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe January 26, 2025 Travel

Houston, TX — AAA projects 19 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a 4.5% increase over 2024, when 18.2 million Americans went on cruise vacations. 2025 is expected to be the third straight year of record cruise passenger volume. The cruise industry...

AAA Texas: Right Now Is The Best Time To Book Cruises in 2024

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe January 24, 2024 Travel

Coppell, TX — Wave season, when cruise lines run their best deals, is upon us again. The period typically stretches from January through March. This year’s top cruising trends show that travelers are tailoring their experiences to meet their unique wants and needs,...

AAA Texas Celebrates Houston Grand Opening by Offering Public Free Services to Protect Vehicle, Drawing for Free Cruise

By Daniel Armbruster October 17, 2023 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — AAA Texas will celebrate the grand opening of its Houston – Memorial branch office location on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Just in time for planning holiday travel, AAA is offering those who attend festivities the chance to enter a raffle drawing for a...

AAA Texas: Record-Breaking Travel Volumes Expected July Fourth Holiday Weekend

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 26, 2023 Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 3.8 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend, setting a record for the holiday. That is a five percent increase from last year and a seven percent jump from the previous record in 2019. At a...

Texas Memorial Day Travel Volume Slightly Above Pre-Pandemic Levels as Demand Soars

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 16, 2023 Automotive, Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 3.5 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, a seven percent increase over 2022. Across the country, there will be a similar increase in total travel volume with 42.3 million Americans expected...