AAA of Michigan is sharing the top Spring Break destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. A new 2025 AAA travel survey reveals that 84% of Michiganders plan to take at least one vacation of 3 days or more in 2025.
“Americans continue to make vacations a top priority,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “AAA travel agents are busy planning a wide range of trips from weekend getaways to world cruises. With so much demand, it’s a good idea to lock in your plans soon. That’ll ensure you get the best combination of choices and price.”
Not only will more people vacation this year, more than two in five (42%) of travelers plan to take more vacations than last year.
The most popular type of vacations this year
- Road Trips – 45%
- Beach Destination – 26%
- City/Major Metro Destination – 25%
- National/State Park – 23%
- Theme Park – 21%
- Lake Destination – 21%
“Theme parks rank high on the list this year, especially with new attractions opening in Orlando,” Haas said. “People might not realize this, but AAA travel agents can arrange comprehensive theme park packages that include discounted hotel accommodations, tickets for the entire family and other products and services that maximize member savings and fun.”
AAA predicts a record-setting 19 million Americans will take an ocean cruise, with the Caribbean being the most popular cruise destination. Click here to view the full report.
Favorite Travel Destinations for 2025
- Domestic – 56%
- Caribbean – 13%
- Canada – 11%
Spring Break Travel Trends
For many, the first big vacation of the year will be during Spring Break. Almost a fifth (19%) of Michiganders plan to travel during Spring Break. Interestingly, when compared to all other holidays/time frames, Spring Break was one of the most popular time frames to travel – according to AAA’s regional survey.
The Most Popular Spring Break Trips for Michiganders
- Beach Destination – 41%
- Road Trip – 29%
- City/Major Metro Destinations – 22%
- Theme Park – 15%
Top 10 Domestic Spring Break Destinations
(According to National AAA Booking Data)
- Orlando, FL
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Miami, FL
- New York City, NY
- Honolulu, HI
- Anaheim, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Charlotte, NC
Top 10 International Spring Break Destinations
(According to National AAA Booking Data)
- Rome, Italy
- London, England
- Paris, France
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Dublin, Ireland
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Barcelona, Spain
- Tokyo, Japan
- Madrid, Spain
In many cases, Spring Break travel is more expensive than last year. According to AAA booking data:
- The average roundtrip airfare this Spring Break season is $820 for domestic cities, up 7% from last year, and $1,440 for international cities, up 2% from last year.
- Hotel stays in the U.S. are 8% more expensive, averaging $660, while international hotel stays are 4% cheaper this Spring Break season, averaging $740.
- The cost to rent a car domestically is about the same as last year, with rental car bookings averaging about $645. International car rentals are 5% cheaper this Spring Break season, with the average booking costing around $615.
