Americans Traveling Abroad Spent Record $18 Billion in September

A sweeping storm system is impacting much of the United States on this, the final day of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend. Nearly 14 million people found themselves under various winter weather alerts on Sunday, according to The New York Times.

Emerging Travel Group employs more than 2,600 people in 80 countries. The company has offices in Wilmington, London, Berlin, Milan, Lisbon, Warsaw, Dubai and Limassol. In 2022, Emerging Travel Group achieved a net turnover of $1 billion.

Moving is tough, let alone moving to an entirely different continent.

Around the holiday season, Disney becomes a magical experience. At Walt Disney World, fans can see 1,300 decorated trees and 8.5 million lights throughout the resort, according to The Walt Disney Company.

Authorities suspended international flights at one airport and closed four bridges between the U.S. and Canada in the Niagara Falls area following an incident where a vehicle crashed and exploded on impact on the Rainbow Bridge.

Travel-inspired home decor gifts infuse a jetsetter’s space with their passion for exploration. They’ll love being surrounded by special items that remind them of their adventures and help them anticipate upcoming journeys when they’re grounded between trips. Whether it’s framed art from a famous hotel, a set of tropical dessert bowls, or an Eiffel Tower-shaped soap dispenser, these thoughtful gifts for travelers bring the world into their home.

In 2021, I moved abroad to spend six months exploring Europe. I was looking for a change of scenery from New York City and to fulfill my dream of living in Europe.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelsey Frampton, a 21-year-old business student from Fresno, California, who's studying in Barcelona. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

About 7 million international travelers came to the U.S in August, which was 86% of their pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. About 3.3 million of international travelers came from outside North America.

Whether driven by a desire to reconnect with their heritage or seeking a higher standard of living, Americans continue to look towards Norway to chase the Scandinavian dream.

Americans can expect busy roads and airports when they visit family and friends this Thanksgiving holiday.

Daylight savings time has ended, marking the inescapable approach of the winter months. Some look forward to snowy days and a chill in the air, while others start searching for a way to wait them out in sunnier climes.