Amy Ziff Despite Quotations

Last year was a massive year for holiday travel. The summer kept going in that direction, and we have the same expectation for this year despite fuel costs. If you wait until November, I think you run the risk of not getting what you want or paying a whole lot more to get what you want.

Despite trend-setting travelers spreading the word about exotic destinations around the world, many people still choose to visit the same destination year after year. Even still, international travel is on the rise, with the Caribbean and Europe leading the way for 2006.

Despite terrorist threats, fuel price rises, and a weak dollar, ... Americans feel free to travel again, especially to Europe, where they've been going in increasing numbers.