Memorial Day Recipes
I recently returned from my grandfather’s funeral in Florida. Having been in airports at various times over the past year, I was a little surprised by the pickup in traffic. It seemed a lot like pre-pandemic times, only with masks.
AAA confirms that Americans are again looking to travel. In its annual holiday travel forecast, AAA reports that 60% more Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day as compared to last.
The sharp uptick – combined with the labor shortage – meant some headaches on my family’s trip. Rental cars were nearly impossible to find or were exorbitantly priced. Towels and toilet paper weren’t stocked in our hotel room, but some people with reservations (though thankfully not my family) were actually turned away because there wasn’t enough staff to clean all the rooms.
If you’re itching to travel this holiday, read on for some suggestions close to home that could help alleviate some of those trials.
If you’re planning on staying even closer to home, as in the backyard, you’ll still be in good company. This holiday’s travel predictions are actually 13% below pre-pandemic levels. So we’ve got some suggestions for you, too, including this fun quiz.
– Jennifer Bardoner, editor
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