Younger Americans think relaxing on vacation<\/a> is overrated, according to new research<\/a>.<\/p>\n A survey of 2,000 Americans who travel<\/a> (evenly split by generation) looked at how people of different ages vacation and found both Gen X (51%) and Baby Boomers (57%) prioritize relaxation when traveling, while Gen Z (54%) and millennials (45%) are more interested in making memories.<\/p>\n In fact, 29% of those who don’t prioritize relaxation when they’re away find it to be a waste of time \u2014 especially millennials (30%).<\/p>\n Related: This Former Flight Attendant and Her Roommate Started a Side Hustle With Just $2,000 Each. Then It Earned Them Nearly $600,000 \u2014 and Counting.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Conducted by Talker Research for Apple Vacations<\/a>, the survey<\/a> found that these preferences may change in the future, as 59% shared their vacation priorities have shifted as they got older.<\/p>\n A quarter of millennials reported that sightseeing is a thing of the past, and Gen Z is no longer prioritizing learning new things while traveling (28%).<\/p>\n Respondents from different generations recalled the average age they were when their vacation preferences changed. Gen Z preferences<\/a> shift at age 18, while millennials see it at 27, Gen X at 38 and Baby Boomers at 54.<\/p>\n Something that won’t change is Americans’ love for traveling, with one in four (28%) sharing that traveling is a high priority for them these days.<\/p>\n Although millennials are most focused on traveling right now (38%), Gen Z (35%) is most likely to surpass the average number of trips taken annually.<\/p>\n Looking at the differences in how they enjoy this time away, results showed that Baby Boomers (74%) prefer domestic travel, while Gen Z (14%) is the most likely to enjoy international travel.<\/p>\n Family-friendly (33%) and tropical (27%) destinations are favored across the generations, but Gen Z (25%) and millennials (24%) also share a strong love for theme parks.<\/p>\n In addition to their top picks, Gen X (21%) and Baby Boomers (24%) are also drawn to small towns.<\/p>\n Related: Airbnb and Vrbo Often Have Wildly Different Prices for the Same Listing. This Entrepreneur Built a Platform to Find You the Best Deal.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n “Relaxation looks and feels different for everyone,” says Dana Studebaker, vice president of marketing at Apple Vacations. “I feel most relaxed when reading a great book on the beach, knowing that all I need is at my fingertips at an all-inclusive resort, but others feel renewed after a beautiful backpacking trip through the mountains, soaking up history in a big city. This is the beauty of travel: Your vacations can evolve with your preferences.”<\/p>\n Before their trip, Gen Z is especially keen on creating a vacation plan (60%) and Baby Boomers are the likeliest to go with the flow (40%).<\/p>\n Gen X (53%) and Baby Boomers (65%) who prefer going with the flow agree that this helps them avoid feeling rushed or tied to a plan.<\/p>\n Planners<\/a> find comfort in mapping their day (56%) and say it helps them make the most of their time (54%).<\/p>\n Gen Z embraces the safety they feel when planning things out (46%), while Baby Boomers who prefer to plan ahead also enjoy the feeling of checking off things they want to do (50%).<\/p>\n When travel planning, millennials are most likely to use a travel agent (18%), while Gen Z leans heavily on social media for planning (55%) and inspiration (66%).<\/p>\n Older generations prefer to keep things more classic, with Gen X trusting word of mouth (44%) and Baby Boomers referencing travel magazines or websites for advice (34%).<\/p>\n Related: Her Private Chef Side Hustle Might Earn Tens of Thousands and ‘Seem Glamorous’ \u2014 But It’s Not for the Faint of Heart. Here’s an Inside Look.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Before vacationing, millennials are the likeliest to read restaurant menus (34%); instead, Gen X looks at pictures others have posted (36%).<\/p>\n Gen Z respondents are most likely to look at how much things cost and the currency exchange (49%), as well as the transportation options (43%).<\/p>\n Looking ahead, half of respondents plan to travel more as they get older.<\/p>\n Gen Z will take advantage of this the most (73%), planning to travel with their friends (43%), while Baby Boomers will travel to connect with other family members (20%).<\/p>\n
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