TripAdvisor Surveys Customers on 2008 Travel Outlook

TripAdvisor, the travel community site, recently surveyed more than 2,500 travelers about their travel plans for 2008. Forty-one percent of Americans said the unfavorable exchange rates will either prevent them from going or limit their travel to Europe in the coming year.

Thirty-four percent said they are planning to engage in an educational activity on vacation this year, such as a cooking or art class, up from 28 percent, last year. Forty-eight percent are likely to visit a spa while on vacation in 2008 and 13 percent will go on a dedicated spa vacation this year.

Eighty percent are concerned about germs, bacteria and viruses while traveling. And 78 percent believe that cell phones should not be allowed on flights.