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The Sky's The Limit: Travel Trends Among The Baby Boom Generation & Beyond
/ Research Report
June 2007—
Travel is an important part of the lives of Baby Boomers and older adults. Half of Boomers and a third of older adults have a desire to travel and see the world. Released by AARP Services, Inc. and Focalyst, this executive summary of a recent report finds that over 81 million Boomers and older adults are planning to travel in the next year, and will spend a total of $126 billion on their next trip alone.
2005 Travel & Adventure Report: A Snapshot of Boomers’ Travel & Adventure Experiences
/ Research Report
October 2005—
How do age 41 to 59 boomers’ travel experiences today compare with those of themselves 20 years ago? What are their favorite destinations? Do they consider themselves and their travel activities to be more or less adventurous than their parents? The answers are in this new AARP study of boomers on the move. (12 pages)
Senior Air Travel Survey
/ Research Report
January 2002—
How adults on both sides of the age 50 divide felt in January 2002 about the air travel security measures that have been initiated since September 11, 2001 in response to terrorist attacks? (11 pages)