The more the Merrier Christmas it will be?

AAA is projecting a new record to be set for this year-end holiday travel across the nation with the motor clubs federation expecting 122.4 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.

The forecast is a 2.2% increase from 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers.

"Year-end travel is a mix of family road trips, friend getaways, and tropical vacations," said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. "Holiday celebrations look different for everyone, but a common thread is the desire to travel, whether it's returning to your hometown or exploring new destinations."

AAA released its national end-of-year travel forecast on Dec. 10. AAA is scheduled to release a more focused forecas

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