The 2025 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey and the ARDA State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry report reveal a growing trend of Americans choosing road trips over flying, leading to a rise in vacation ownership.
Vacation Ownership Club Members are embracing the flexible, points-based model that allows them access to various drive-to destinations, catering to the growing preference for regional travel and flexible vacation solutions.
Capital Vacations, a vacation ownership club, highlights the shift towards road trips by offering a network of drive-to resorts within major metro areas, giving travelers the freedom to explore destinations without the stress of air travel.
The trend towards road trip travel reflects a structural change in American vacation behavior, focusing on economic pragmatism, flexibility, and autonomy, with vacation ownership clubs like Capital Vacations well-positioned to capitalize on this evolving trend.