Where did people go on holiday in the 1970's?

Answer 1

In the 1970s, travel trends reflected a mix of cultural shifts, economic factors, and the rise of accessible air travel. Popular holiday destinations included:

Domestic Travel (U.S.):

1.	Florida: Miami, Orlando (Disney World opened in 1971), and The Florida Keys.


California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and coastal areas like Big Sur.


Hawaii: Became a state in 1959, and by the 1970s, it was a dream destination for many Americans.


National Parks: Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and other parks surged in popularity due to increased environmental awareness.

International Travel:

1.	Europe: London, Paris, Rome, and Spain were top choices for Americans traveling abroad, thanks to affordable flights and cultural allure.


Mexico and the Caribbean: Cancun, Acapulco, Jamaica, and the Bahamas offered warm weather and exotic beaches.


Asia: Japan and Hong Kong attracted adventurous travelers, while Bali began to emerge as a tropical paradise.

Trends and Influences:

•	Road Trips: With the rise of car culture, road trips along iconic routes like Route 66 were very popular.
•	Cruises: The 1970s saw the beginning of modern cruise vacations, with destinations in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
•	Ski Resorts: Aspen, Colorado, and European ski destinations like the Alps gained popularity.

Economic prosperity and the advent of cheaper, more accessible air travel through deregulation in the late 1970s helped make travel more feasible for middle-class families.