SMS wrote:
> 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.
That has an influence but I manage an international trip for 2/3 or so
of the spring breaks of about 9 days. My last three springs have been
Iberia, Paris, & Italy. Next year though it will be the Carolinas.
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