World Report: November 10, 2000 Vol.6 No.9

Top 5 Holidays for Traveling

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house they go! Whether by plane, train, automobile or sleigh, more Americans travel on Thanksgiving than on any other holiday. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 54 million Americans went more than 100 miles in 1995 for their turkey dinner. Here are the top holidays for getting out of town:

1. Thanksgiving
    54 million travelers

2. Christmas
    47 million

3. Fourth of July
    46 million

4. Easter
    46 million

5. Labor Day
    45 million

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 1995 American Travel Survey