Travel Trends Shift Amid Rising Costs
StephanieBernabaneverthoughtshewouldbecomeanoutdoorsymom.
史蒂芬妮·伯納巴從未想過自己會成為一位熱愛戶外活動的媽媽。
Butwithrisinggaspricesandothertravelcosts, she'schangingherfamily'svacationhabits.
但隨著汽油價格和其他旅行成本的上漲，她正在改變家人的度假習慣。
At47, shenowchooseslocalbeaches, bikerides, andhikingtrailsincoastalRhodeIslandinsteadoffarawaytrips.
現年 47 歲的她，現在更喜歡去羅德島沿海的當地海灘、騎自行車和徒步旅行，而不是去遙遠的地方旅行。
Bernabaexplains, 'It’squalitytime, freshair, andwe’resavingmoney.'
貝爾納巴解釋說：“這是高品質的親子時光，可以呼吸新鮮空氣，而且還能省錢。”
ThischangereflectstrendsforthesummertravelseasonstartingwithMemorialDay.
這項變更反映了從陣亡將士紀念日開始的夏季旅遊旺季的趨勢。
Higherfuelpricesduetoglobalissuesaremakingtravelmoreexpensiveformanyfamilies.
由於全球性問題導致燃油價格上漲，許多家庭的旅行成本也隨之增加。
The U.S. TravelAssociationexpectstravelspendingtogrowmodestlyby1%thisyear.
美國旅遊協會預計今年旅遊支出將小幅增加1%。
Domesticleisuretravelisstillappealing, despitetheFIFAWorldCupattractinginternationalsoccerfans.
儘管 FIFA 世界盃吸引了國際足球迷，但國內休閒旅遊仍然具有吸引力。
Airfareshaverisenduetohigherfuelcosts, impactingglobaltraveloptions.
由於燃油成本上漲，機票價格也隨之上漲，影響了全球旅遊選擇。
ThenonprofitInstituteonTaxationandEconomicPolicypredictsAmericanswillspend $3.5 billion more on gasovertheholiday.
非營利組織稅務與經濟政策研究所預測，美國人在假期期間將在汽油上多花費 35 億美元。
AsoflastThursday, theaveragepriceofgasinthe U.S. was $4.56 pergallon, upfrom $3.18 thepreviousyear.
截至上週四，美國汽油平均價格為每加侖 4.56 美元，高於前一年的 3.18 美元。
Pricesofairfares, publictransit, lodging, anddiningouthaveallincreased.
機票、大眾運輸、住宿和外食的價格都上漲了。
Still, manyAmericansplantotravel, albeitforshortertripsandatcloserdestinations.
儘管如此，許多美國人仍然計劃旅行，儘管旅行時間會更短，目的地也會更近。
AAAanticipates45millionAmericanswilltravelatleast50 milesfromhomethislongweekend.
美國汽車協會 (AAA) 預計，本長週末將有 4,500 萬美國人出行，行程至少距離家 50 英里。
TheTransportationSecurityAdministrationexpectstoscreen 18.3 millionpassengersinaweek.
美國運輸安全管理局預計每週將安檢 1,830 萬名乘客。
Familiesareadjustingtheirvacationplans, possiblyoptingforshorterorcheaperoptions.
許多家庭正在調整度假計劃，可能會選擇時間較短或價格更低的方案。
Valueisbecomingincreasinglyimportantforconsumersastheymaketheirtravelchoices.
消費者在選擇旅行方式時，性價比變得越來越重要。
DavidTinsley, asenioreconomist, notedit'smoreaboutreshufflingdemandthanreducingit.
資深經濟學家大衛‧廷斯利指出，這更多的是重新調整需求，而不是減少需求。
FortheBernabafamily, thismeansashortertripinsteadofabigvacation.
對於貝爾納巴一家來說，這意味著一次較短的旅行，而不是長途度假。
Theirlocalgetawaystillcostsover$400foraferryandabout$800anightfortwohotelrooms.
他們本地的短途旅行，坐渡輪仍然要花費 400 多美元，兩間酒店房間每晚大約要 800 美元。
Otherfamiliesarefeelingthepinchofrisingpricestoo.
其他家庭也感受到了物價上漲帶來的壓力。
Travelspendingisincreasinglyseenas'K-shaped,' wherewealthierhouseholdscontinuetospendwhilelower-incomefamiliesarecuttingback.
旅遊支出越來越呈現「K 形」變化，富裕家庭繼續增加支出，而低收入家庭則減少支出。
Thechallengesofrisingcostsaren'ttheonlystressors; flightcancellationsandlogisticissuesarealsopresent.
成本上漲帶來的挑戰並非唯一的壓力來源；航班取消和物流問題也同樣存在。
Increasedgeopoliticaltensionsandrecentgovernmentshutdownshavecausedtraveluncertainty.
地緣政治緊張局勢加劇和近期政府停擺導致旅行前景不明朗。
MartaSoligo, atourismsociologist, notesthatunpredictabilitymakesplanningtripsmorechallenging.
旅遊社會學家瑪爾塔·索利戈指出，不可預測性使旅遊計畫更具挑戰性。
Familiesareleaningtowardssimpler, moreaccessiblevacations.
家庭越來越傾向於選擇更簡單、更方便的度假方式。
JimWang’sfamilycanceledaplannedtriptoSpainduetohighcostsandcomplicatedlogistics.
由於費用高且行程安排複雜，Jim Wang一家取消了原定的西班牙之旅。
Instead, theywillvisitLakeTahoe, stayingatarelative’scabin, enjoyingnature.
他們將改去太浩湖，住在親戚的小木屋裡，享受大自然。
Despitechanges, Wangbelievestravelingcanstillbespecialforkids.
儘管情況發生了變化，王先生仍然認為旅行對孩子們來說仍然很特別。
NancyMcGehee, ahospitalityprofessor, encouragesfocusingon'thewhy'ofvacations, ratherthanjust'thewhere.'
酒店管理學教授南希·麥吉希鼓勵人們關注度假的“原因”，而不僅僅是度假的“地點”。
Familiesarelearningtoenjoynaturemorebecauseitcostsless.
由於親近大自然的成本降低，越來越多的家庭開始享受大自然。
Stephanie Bernaba never thought she would become an outdoorsy mom.
But with rising gas prices and other travel costs, she's changing her family's vacation habits.
At 47, she now chooses local beaches, bike rides, and hiking trails in coastal Rhode Island instead of faraway trips.
Bernaba explains, 'It’s quality time, fresh air, and we’re saving money.'
This change reflects trends for the summer travel season starting with Memorial Day.
Higher fuel prices due to global issues are making travel more expensive for many families.
The U.S. Travel Association expects travel spending to grow modestly by 1% this year.
Domestic leisure travel is still appealing, despite the FIFA World Cup attracting international soccer fans.
Airfares have risen due to higher fuel costs, impacting global travel options.
The nonprofit Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy predicts Americans will spend $3.5 billion more on gas over the holiday.
As of last Thursday, the average price of gas in the U.S. was $4.56 per gallon, up from $3.18 the previous year.
Prices of airfares, public transit, lodging, and dining out have all increased.
Still, many Americans plan to travel, albeit for shorter trips and at closer destinations.
AAA anticipates 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this long weekend.
The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 18.3 million passengers in a week.
Families are adjusting their vacation plans, possibly opting for shorter or cheaper options.
Value is becoming increasingly important for consumers as they make their travel choices.
David Tinsley, a senior economist, noted it's more about reshuffling demand than reducing it.
For the Bernaba family, this means a shorter trip instead of a big vacation.
Their local getaway still costs over $400 for a ferry and about $800 a night for two hotel rooms.
Other families are feeling the pinch of rising prices too.
Travel spending is increasingly seen as 'K-shaped,' where wealthier households continue to spend while lower-income families are cutting back.
The challenges of rising costs aren't the only stressors; flight cancellations and logistic issues are also present.
Increased geopolitical tensions and recent government shutdowns have caused travel uncertainty.
Marta Soligo, a tourism sociologist, notes that unpredictability makes planning trips more challenging.
Families are leaning towards simpler, more accessible vacations.
Jim Wang’s family canceled a planned trip to Spain due to high costs and complicated logistics.
Instead, they will visit Lake Tahoe, staying at a relative’s cabin, enjoying nature.
Despite changes, Wang believes traveling can still be special for kids.
Nancy McGehee, a hospitality professor, encourages focusing on 'the why' of vacations, rather than just 'the where.'
Families are learning to enjoy nature more because it costs less.
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