Budget-minded consumers skimping on summer travel

[FarCenter]

Economists and tourism experts are expecting only a small uptick in summer travelers. Gas prices are lower, but still high enough to keep some Americans off the road. The job market is improving, but still shaky. And household debt remains high.

Those who do travel won't feel free to splurge. The bulk of road trippers, experts say, will take shorter trips and reduce food and entertainment spending to conserve cash.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47430954/ns/travel-news/

[ejpoeta]

1. We already have our summer planned.

We have a camper and will be going camping nearby. Also we have season passes for Darien Lake so will be doing that too... Not far either. Farthest travel will be to my aunt's cottage near watertown, NY and that has always been contingent on the gas prices not going up any more. I am not surprised people are doing the staycation thing... and cutting back on extras and entertainment.