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Where do Americans Prefer Staycations to Getaways?

The team at Rove Lab conducted a study of American vacationers to determine which prefer a staycation in their home state versus traveling elsewhere. A staycation helps people save money and resources while spending time in their own community with pets and the comfort of home surrounding them. The team’s data shows us which locations host the most staycationers. Here are the top ten states:

Where do Americans Prefer Staycations to Getaways?

Staying Safe While Renting Vacation Accommodation

Travel and vacation are fun escapes that people plan and anticipate for months and even years. Unfortunately, the rise of app-based rentals like Airbnb has led to a rise in rental scams and other dangers for travelers. Ooma does its part to keep travelers safe with a list of tips on staying safe while renting and traveling. They provided pre-booking tips and guidance on keeping travelers safe upon arrival.

Staying Safe While Renting Vacation Accommodation

Study Analyzes Best Locations for Snowbirds Based on Weather and Economics

Snowbirds look for the best climate in the winter, but the Florida Rentals team shows that the ideal location depends on more than just weather—it also includes affordability and population. The team points out that Arkansas has ideal weather for snowbirds and is also one of the lowest cost-of-living areas in the U.S., making it a perfect option for snowbirds seeking low costs. Florida always comes out on top for snowbirds, though. Not only is the over-65 population high and the weather balmy, but no state income tax means there are strong financial advantages to living there. Compared to Hawaii, a dream location for sun and beach lovers, you’ll see an average of $4,624 in monthly living expenses. These prices put the islands out of reach for many snowbirds. The team helpfully looked at smaller-scale locations too. Florida County analyses show that Citrus County has much lower living costs than Collier County. The graphic shows that strategic, informed location decisions lead to the best snowbird experience.

Study Analyzes Best Locations for Snowbirds Based on Weather and Economics

Chart Shows Us Exactly How Much of the U.S. is Water Covered

The United States ecosystem is diverse, with areas dense with water cover and arid deserts and prairies. A new chart from Staten Island Yachts demonstrates this perfectly with a ranking of states by how much of the area is water-covered. Water makes up 7% of the United States’ total area. Many of the most water-abundant states are on the East Coast, with Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Rhode Island ranking highly. But the most water-dense state is Michigan, bordered by four Great Lakes and speckled with inland lakes.

Chart Shows Us Exactly How Much of the U.S. is Water Covered

Ranking America’s Best Beaches

America is full of beaches, with 30 out of 50 states featuring coastline. With so many beaches to choose from, ocean lovers are left wondering which one is the best. The team at Florida Rentals set out to answer that question by creating a scoring system to discover the 20 best beaches in America.

Ranking America’s Best Beaches

Fascinating Map Charts Tourist Volume Around the World infographic

Curious researchers at Irish Dual Citizenship created a map indicating how many international tourists every country in the world receives. The map shows us which countries tourists flock to and which are largely undiscovered by the rest of the world. The countries that tourists skip over are often very small, difficult to get to, or unsafe.

Fascinating Map Charts Tourist Volume Around the World

Map Labels Countries According to Passport Strength

A strong passport allows holders wide access to many countries without the hassle and inconvenience of a Visa. Other countries may require a Visa upon arrival, making it easy to initially enter the country. When Visas are required for entry, travelers can get caught up in a lot of red tape, fees, and the possibility they won’t be allowed past the border. The team at Italian Dual Citizenship determined which countries have the greatest access to Visa-free travel and the most restrictions.

Map Labels Countries According to Passport Strength infographic

New Infographic Ranks America’s Favorite Amusement Parks

The team at Florida Rentals took us on a deep dive into one of America’s favorite vacation destinations: theme parks. Theme parks are beloved for their thrilling lives, fun and escapist themes, and unique sights and activities. The team used data like ticket sales, park size, number of rides, and ratings on popular sites to determine which amusement park is the king of them all.

New Infographic Ranks America’s Favorite Amusement Parks

Study Unveils the Safest and Most Dangerous States for Boating infographic

If you’re a boater, it pays to be cautious, follow safety rules, and pay attention to water conditions. Accidents can be deadly, as seen in this study from SI Yachts. They analyzed boating deaths since 2019, averaged by the number of boat registrations. They used this data to determine which states are the safest and most dangerous for boating.

Study Unveils the Safest and Most Dangerous States for Boating infographic

 

Where in the World is the Oldest Church? infographic

If you’re wondering where to find the world’s oldest church, this infographic from AAA State of Play will shed some light on the answer. The beautiful graphic features illustrated depictions of the oldest churches in the world and tells us what religion they serve, when they were built, and where in the world you’ll find them.

Where in the World is the Oldest Church? infographic

These States are the Best Destinations for Family Vacations

When families are planning a vacation they’re looking for a few specific factors like, kid-friendly activities, plenty of restaurants, museums, and amusement parks, and a good price for rentals. The team at Florida Rentals decided to consider all these factors to rank every state in the U.S. and determine the top states to take a family vacation in.

These States are the Best Destinations for Family Vacations infographic

Want to travel lightly and sustainably?

Are you looking to travel lightly and sustainably? Everyday activities impact the environment around us, and of course, this includes travelling – it can have a significant impact no matter where you’re going. We all know it’s best to reduce travelling by air, do fewer car journeys if possible etc, but sometimes duty calls and travel is required – our transport options are limited. However, there are many easy changes we all can do for the environment. Let’s look at what our top travel packing hacks are here at Situ!

Want to travel lightly and sustainably? #Infographic

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