Alternative modes of travel are seeing the biggest jump from last year, with about 600,000 taking buses, trains, or cruises

We’re now less than a week away from Independence Day, and AAA is predicting over 72 million Americans will travel this week.AAA says Nebraska and Iowa’s region can expect to see historic travel numbers. They’re projecting over 5 million hitting the road, skies, and rails: That’s up 2% from last year.In our region, more than 4 million will take a road trip 50 miles or more, that number is up 50,000 from last year. Flying numbers are down by a thousand, with about 200,000 flying domestically. Alternative modes of travel are seeing the biggest jump, with about 600,000 taking buses, trains, or cruises. That number has shot up nearly 10% from last year. As far as destinations, the top three domestic spots are Orlando, Seattle, and New York, while the top international destinations are Vancouver, Rome, and Paris.AAA reports cruises, beaches, and fireworks are the main motivators for travelers to head to these cities.

We’re now less than a week away from Independence Day, and AAA is predicting over 72 million Americans will travel this week.

AAA says Nebraska and Iowa’s region can expect to see historic travel numbers.

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They’re projecting over 5 million hitting the road, skies, and rails: That’s up 2% from last year.

In our region, more than 4 million will take a road trip 50 miles or more, that number is up 50,000 from last year.

Flying numbers are down by a thousand, with about 200,000 flying domestically.

Alternative modes of travel are seeing the biggest jump, with about 600,000 taking buses, trains, or cruises. That number has shot up nearly 10% from last year.

As far as destinations, the top three domestic spots are Orlando, Seattle, and New York, while the top international destinations are Vancouver, Rome, and Paris.

AAA reports cruises, beaches, and fireworks are the main motivators for travelers to head to these cities.