We surveyed a total of 178 people to find out if the recent economic crisis affected the amount of holiday travel this year.
1.) Do you travel during the holidays?
Yes- 58% No- 42%
2.) For which holiday(s) do you travel for?
Christmas- 85% New Years- 34% Hannukah- 4% Kwaanza- 2%
3.) Where do you travel?
In State- 38% Out of State- 61% Out of Country- 13%
4.) Who do you travel with?
Family- 95% Friends- 19% Alone- 3%
5.) How long are you gone?
1 day or less- 20% 2-3 days- 22% 4-5 days- 25% 6-7 days- 16% 8 days or more- 17%
6.) What main form of transportation do you use?
Bus- 1% Ship- 3% Train-3% Plane- 26% Car- 67%
7.) Who do you go to visit?
Friends- 22% Family- 78% None- 18%
8.) Do visitors come to your house?
Yes- 68% No- 32%
9.) Who comes to visit?
Friends- 22% Family- 53% Co- workers- 0% Colleagues- 0% No one- 17%
10.) Have you traveled for holidays in the past?
Yes- 70% No- 30%
Molly Anadale, Nohely Rios, Jess Phillips, Melissa Decker, Jennifer Linkins – Journalism One