Where Americans Are Traveling in 2024: By the Numbers Sam Kemmis Apr 24, 2024 Apr 24, 2024 Updated May 29, 2026 0 Medium shot of girl watching video on smart phone while seated on commercial airplane Getty Images Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sam Kemmis Americans are traveling abroad in droves.kAm%96 ?F>36C @7 &]$] 4:E:K6?D 7=J:?8 E@ :?E6C?2E:@?2= 56DE:?2E:@?D C624965 ?62C=J e]d >:==:@? 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