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Subject: Re: Why do Americans not travel more internationally ? Posted on: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 16:05:01 PST

gem@shaw.invalid wrote:
> The per capita percentage of Americans that travel internationally for
> pleasure is low compared to other western nations.
>
> This seems strange, given the relatively high standard of living and
> disposable income of Americans.
>
> Although there has been a recent spike of US citizens obtaining
> passports, thi sis mainly due to recent legislation and it is doubtful
> the passports will increase the amount of travel outside North
> America.
>
> Why is the international travel so low ?

Because major employees give so little vacation, and because every time
you change jobs, you start over from 2 weeks or so.