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2009 Travel: What’s Hot and What’s Not

 The Year of the RV Savecation
With the new national focus on economizing, green living and getting back to basics, 2009 promises to be a year of change in many areas of our lives, including travel. Here’s a look at What’s Hot and What’s Not for 2009, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association.

What’s Not: Staycations: Americans read a lot about staying home in 2008, but it didn’t happen. We like our playtime, and a run-up of fuel costs didn’t change that.

 What’s Hot: Savecations: Americans are looking for ways to cut costs this year without giving up their family getaways. RVIA’s latest Campfire Canvass survey of RV owners found that 85% will travel at least as much this winter as they did last year, if not more.

What’s Not: Overspending: It’s no surprise that the economy is making consumers look for more bang for their vacation buck.

What’s Hot: Value: Saving is the new spending. A recent study showed that RVing is 27-61 percent less expensive than other forms of travel. Some 30 million Americans already enjoy the value that RV vacations offer. More than 80% of RVers say they save when they travel by RV.

What’s Not: Air Travel: High fares, long lines, baggage fees, only three ounces of shampoo and no more free pillows & blankets.

What’s Hot: Road Trips: Bring what you want; it’s your vacation. Take it all with you — including the kitchen sink, a large bottle of shampoo, a case of water and your favorite pillow & blanket for napping.

What’s Not: Eating Out on Vacation: Expensive. Eating out while on vacation does two things: 1) subtracts from your bottom line and 2) adds to your waistline.

What’s Hot: Eating In on Savecation: RVs come equipped with gourmet kitchens. Emeril, Rachael Ray, Mario Batali and other famous chefs have prepared meals in RVs. It’s healthier for your body and wallet when you take a stocked fridge, stove and microwave with you.

If you decide to camp this year and need RV Insurance, or you’re simply looking for ways to trim costs on your living expenses, contact your local, independant agent to speak with an insurance professional. A reputable insurance professional can help you determine ways to save with out comprimising the quality of your protection.