The majority of U.S. highways and byways will soon be saturated with travelers as almost 80 million people are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, according to AAA .
Of those, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers.
This year’s projection of nearly 79.9 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019.
“Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel, and this year we’re expecting to set new records across the board, from driving to flying and cruising,” says Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel. “Americans reconnect with family and friends over Thanksgiving, and travel is a big part of that.” However, not everyone makes their travel plans far in advance.
Some procrastinators wait until the last moment to plan their holiday getaways, and usually end up driving to a nearby location for a Thanksgiving meal and overnight stay. For those last minute planners, the following hotels and resorts are offering a special holiday celebration. Sacred Rock Inn , Elk, California The Inn is breaking tradition by offering guests a thoughtfully curated, turkey-free feast that celebrates the richness of fall’s harvest.
The multi-course meal reimagines fall flavors with a creative twist, offering a vibrant .