AAA: Michiganders weigh journey choices amid rising prices

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) – As prices proceed to rise, AAA Michigan says it’s impacting summer time journey plans.

According to AAA, as cruising units sail into its busiest season and passenger numbers strategy document ranges, rising journey prices are reshaping how Michiganders plan their journeys.

With gasoline costs at a four-year excessive and airfares up 20 p.c from a yr in the past, many vacationers are taking a better have a look at whether or not to drive or fly to succeed in cruise ports.

“Many travelers are taking a closer look at whether they can drive or fly to cruise ports, and in a recent survey that we had, a growing number of folks are considering getting behind the wheel. Driving gives travelers more flexibility to manage both their budget and their travel,” AAA Spokesperson Adrienne Woodland mentioned.

Woodland additionally says you possibly can stretch your funds by working with a journey advisor, who can assist you evaluate choices, determine financial savings, and construct a visit plan that balances value and comfort.

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