Which generation takes the most vacations?

More than half (52 percent) of Gen Z adults are considered frequent travelers, meaning they take at least three leisure trips over the previous year (Morning Consult Pro)



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Drilling into the survey data shows that on average, baby boomers and those age 65+ spend the most on travel. They have the highest percentage of travelers who spend at least $3,000-$5,000 (12%), and also the highest percentage that spend between $2,000 and $3,000 (11%).

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What age group travels the most? Millennials between 23-38 seem to be the age group that travels the most with an average of 35 vacation days a year.

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70% of Gen Z and millennial respondents agree that they have been inspired to visit a destination after seeing it featured in a TV show, news source, or movie. And 61%of Gen Z and millennials agree that a top motivation for traveling in 2023 is to visit a destination because it looks great in photos and videos.

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Despite their youth and comparatively low income, more than half of American Gen Z adults are frequent travelers, having taken three or more leisure trips in the past year, according to the data research company Morning Consult.

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More than half of Gen Zers are already frequent travelers
As Gen Zers age and grow in spending power, they will likely outpace travel-happy millennials. Surveys conducted Dec. 14, 2022-Feb. 20, 2023, among 738 to 2,052 U.S. adults, with an unweighted margin of error of up to +/-4 percentage points.

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At what age do people stop traveling? There's no specific age to settle down. There's no age limit for international travel. I've met plenty of international backpackers who are in their 60s, 70s and 80s.

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“The age at which a child can remember a vacation can vary from child to child,” explains social psychologist Susan Newman. “But parents want to be sure their children are old enough to enjoy and be able to do whatever the vacation plans cover. The age for this tends to be around 5 or 6.”

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Excessive social media use has been linked to feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, and depression, according to research. Many members of Generation Z face financial insecurity as a result of high levels of student debt, low-paying jobs, and a difficult job market.

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While Gen Z tends to report worse mental health, the underlying cause is not clear. There are several age-specific factors that may impact Gen Z's mental health independent of their generational cohort, including developmental stage, level of engagement with healthcare, and familial or societal attitudes.

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Gen Z participants expressed particular stress about: High rates of suicide (62 percent) Problems in all kinds of relationships due to the pandemic (63 percent) Changes to abortion laws (50 percent) Sexual assault and harassment in the news (58 percent)

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