Slumping Economy Prompts Americans To Seek Frugal Vacations
1,296 views · Published 7 August 2009 · 2:06 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · Travel & Events
With the summer vacation season already well under way in the United States, there's further evidence of the impact that the recession is having on the American consumer. Many have scaled back travel plans, or just stayed at home; helping to popularize the term 'staycation'. Even those who haven't lost a job are embracing the new frugality. Outdoor equipment store REI reports sales of family tents are up by 20 percent. Malcolm Brown visited a family which has managed to have fun, without spending a lot.
