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Convoy - we also hire our vehicles to groups ! Today we are taking a local student school to various destinations including Oxford , Bath / Stonehenge and London 🚌

A busy morning 🌅 Taken 3 hours apart ! TX15 - leaving at 03:30 to the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 with Kev D and Richard TX14 - leaving at 06:30 for County Durham with Troy Safe drive 🚌

🏰 Warner Leisure Hotels 🏰 We visit at least one of their venues every month ! Every destination offers a host of activities and we include any local excursions. You can find out more details by visiting our office or calling us on ☎️ 01323 438704

🎭 We are constantly updating our dates for shows 🎭 For any bookings or questions please contact our office on ☎️ 01323 438704

🚌Congratulations to Chris who has passed his PSV test this morning 👌🏻 Although not a familiar face to many of you - Chris has been working with us in a different capacity for a while now and decided a coach licence will benefit both him and us…….after a few local lessons with Steve of Lynns Travel he took on a 5 day course with an instructor 👏🏻

Today saw the first of several visits to the local Bluebell Woods at Bate’s Green Farm For information on our next visit please call ☎️ 01323 438704

⚽️ Brighton Fans away to Burnley ⚽️ Come on the Seagulls 💪🏻

🎈🥳 Happy 70th Birthday 🥳🎈 The co-founder of Lynns Travel today celebrates a landmark birthday 🎂 Although he’d rather be in the office working - Lynn has managed to prize him away for a few days 😂 Have a great time celebrating - from all of your minions

🚌 April Brochure 🚌 Our latest edition is now out ! There are many ways to obtain or view this update - you can……. Scan the QR code on the poster Call ☎️ our office on 01323 438704 Use the link below ⬇️ https://www.lynnstravel.co.uk/WEB%20BROCHURE%20191.0424.pdf

☀️Isle of Wight☀️ Yesterday the sun was shining as we visited the IOW for the day…… An early start to make the most of the visit Our next day excursions there are on Sunday 28th April Sunday 2nd June For any information on this trip , or anything in our brochure - please call our office on ☎️ 01323 438704

⚽️ Brighton are taking on Liverpool FC today at Anfield - we have transported nearly 100 fans from the South Coast to the match ⚽️🚌

⛴️ DFDS crossing to Calais ⛴️ What a beautiful morning to be leaving Dover - the Castle high on the cliffs watching….. Have a great day Warren and Kevin in Belgium 🇧🇪

✈️ The week starts early (02:00 🤪) as we take a large group of students back to Gatwick. They have been staying at the Eastbourne estate of the Duke of Devonshire Safe flight back to Spain 🇪🇸

🌼 Thriplow - the village famous for its Daffodils 🌼 Our annual visit to the ‘open day’ where crafts and various floral gardens await the visitor. Home for many years to the late Speaker of the House, Betty Boothroyd Thanks Wayne and Troy for the pictures 📷

🇫🇷 Paris by Night 🇫🇷

🇫🇷 We are back in Paris and our drivers Warren and Graham have just finished the first part of their city tour ! 🇫🇷 Can you name any of the famous locations??? 🤔

We are regular visitors to the Capital 🇬🇧 This was taken by one of our drivers yesterday outside a famous landmark 🛍️

🌷 🌺 Spring is on its way 🌺🌷 Our March brochure is now available!! If we have your address details a copy should land on your doorstep very soon 📮 Alternatively you can use the link below ⬇️ https://www.lynnstravel.co.uk/WEB%20BROCHURE%20190.0324.pdf

🚌 When our vehicles are not covering holidays and excursions from our brochure - they are available to hire ! 🚌 Today we took a large number of children from a local school to visit the very interesting Science Centre at Herstmonceux

⚽️ Lynns granddaughter plays for Eastbourne Borough Girls U16’s ⚽️ They had an invitation to play a friendly match against Greys of Essex (who are in a much higher league) Although a 5-4 defeat they all played exceptionally well We supplied the team coach 🚌

🎭 New updated list of Shows 🎭 There is a new date for the popular and long running Lion 🦁 King 👑 25/09 Fawlty Towers - The new production based on a well loved British Sitcom - 26/09 War Horse 🐎 is back ! After its success as a book 📕 stage show in London and then a film 🎥 ! It’s on tour again! 17/10

🔔 Potters Leisure Resorts 🔔 We currently have a coach staying at the Five Lakes Resort in Essex…. Our next visit is to the resort in Hopton-on-sea Norfolk Every visit is fully inclusive of - ALL MEALS - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Late night snacks ALL DRINKS - Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks are offered throughout the entirety of your stay ACTIVITIES - A vast programme of indoor and outdoor activities EXCURSIONS - Short day excursions to see the local area (to fit around the meal times) Call ☎️ 01323 438704 for more information

So who is where today ? Another busy day out on the road 🚌🚌 TX15 - Potters Five Lakes for the week TX14 - Eurotunnel excursion to Bruges TX13 and SX09 - Newhaven Fort with a local school TX16 - Sinah Warren for the week

Our coach arrived safe last night in Spain 🇪🇸 After several delays (mainly French farmers ) they now have 8 full days of sun ☀️ in Alicante!

🚌👀 February Brochure is here 👀🚌 There is a link below ⬇️ so it can be viewed https://www.lynnstravel.co.uk/WEB%20BROCHURE%20189.0224.pdf You can also call our office on 01323 438704 to request a copy in the post ✉️

We’ve arrived back at the Runnymede on Thames hotel and spa for a two night stay It’s location right on the Thames Path is great for walking and exploring the nearby area of Windsor Tomorrow the group are off into central London for the day. Later this year the hotel will be added to the list of Warner Leisure destinations We have another date to visit here in August 😊🚌

It’s all about the wind 💨 💨💨 today ! Kevin M and Andy H have taken a local school on a short journey to the Shepham Wind Farm near Stone Cross 🚌

⚽️ 🚌 A great result for Brighton in the FA Cup today ! 5-2 winners away to Sheffield United We had 2 coaches transporting Seagull fans - safe drive home 🚌⚽️

Today six of our drivers attended a First Aid refresher course ! Getting valuable use on CPR , Defibrillator and anti choking equipment Hopefully it will never be needed in a real situation 🤞

🎭 Our visit to see Phantom in London is underway - here is a current list of Shows and Musicals 🎭 All dates include ticket 🎫 and travel 🚌

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Lynns Travel Eastbourne - Review of Warner Hotels - Nidd Hall

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Had occasion to pay 2 visits to Nidd Hall.The first night for a meal, which was delicious, the second to watch their floor show. Excellant entertainment, very professional.Kathryn has a great voice and stage presance, while Jay was faultless.They all had boundless energy. The hotel, grounds and amenities are second to none.

Hi, Thank you for the great review following your visit in our Rosette holding Terrace Restaurant, it was lovely to hear that you enjoyed a delicious meal followed by a great show. I have put Kathryn and Jay’s names forward so they can be recognised in line with our rewards and recognition scheme and your letter is being displayed for our teams to see. It was lovely that you got chance to appreciate our gorgeous gardens. Thank you again and we look forward to your next visit. Julie Julie Bracken Guest Service Manager

This was our first trip to a Warner Hotel, Dave on reception guided us through check-in and was a joy to deal with throughout our stay. the room we had ( one of the newly converted rooms in the East wing ) was excellent, lovely bathroom, very comfortable bed, large dressing table & patio area which was well worth the additional cost. The restaurant service was first class and special mention must go to Linus who really went out of his way to look after us, the food was very well cooked, well presented and we enjoyed every meal here. Cris the Barman was excellent too and the cocktails were very tasty. All in all a really nice break, highly recommended.

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review following your first visit to Nidd Hall Hotel. I am so pleased that you had such a great time and found the facilities to be first class with excellent service. All feedback is very important to us, as we continually strive to improve the Warner experience with the services and standards we offer and I have put Dave’s, Linus and Cris names forward so they can be recognised in line with our rewards and recognition scheme and your letter is being displayed for our teams to see. Thank you again Julie Julie Bracken Guest Service Manager

First time at Nidd Hall and what a wonderful, relaxing weekend it was. Check in was quick and efficient. The room was spacious and comfortable, the restaurant offered both buffet and waiter service and the food was of an excellent standard. Our waiter, Juan, was very attentive and friendly without being too familiar and helped to make mealtimes very enjoyable. The fine dining in the Terrace restaurant was of the very highest quality. The food was perfectly cooked and presented. The team were first class and their friendliness and efficiency made for a very enjoyable experience. The bar staff were of an high standard too and I must single out Chris for special praise for his wonderful cocktails. The entertainment was also of an excellent and very professional standard. All in all a very relaxing, enjoyable weekend in beautiful surroundings. I would recommend Nidd Hall to anyone.

Hello, Thank you for choosing to visit Nidd Hall for the first time and for the wonderful review you have written following your visit. I am so pleased that you found everything to your satisfaction from check in to food and service and that you found all our team were friendly especially Juan and Cris who will be put forward in line with our rewards scheme. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back for a second visit Kind regards Julie Julie Bracken Guest Service Manager

2nd Warner weekend and we had a lovely time, check in was quick probably because friends had already checked in, room very good and spacious. Staff very friendly, entertainment was good, food very good, grounds were beautiful, lots to do, love our competitive weekends have already booked our Warner break for next year plan to work our way round them all!

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Hello, Thank you for the great review on Trip Advisor following your short break at Nidd Hall Hotel with your friends. I am pleased that you had a smooth check in and found your room to be nice and spacious with great service by our friendly team coupled with fabulous entertainment and food. Thank you again for returning to one of our Warner properties for a 2nd time and booking another break for next year Kind Regards Julie Julie Bracken Guest Service Manager

This was not my first break at Nidd Hall Hotel. And i certainly will visit again. You receive a warm welcome as soon as you step in to the reception area. Beautiful rooms to sleep in, Exceptional gardens to walk in,Prompt and efficient service from the tea rooms. Special mention to Julie from tea rooms and Horatio house keeping Cris from the bar. But i must say all employees gave a warm welcome. Visit the terrace restaurant for that extra special occasion. Well worth the small supplement. Great entertainment. Would highly recommend this hotel. Ann

Hi Ann, Thank you for your lovely review on Trip Advisor following your weekend at Nidd Hall Hotel. It was fantastic to hear about the warm welcome from the team as soon as you arrived and that the rooms were beautiful and the gardens exceptional. We run a reward and recognition scheme and I will put forward Julie, Horatio and Cris for all going the extra mile. Thank you again and we look forward to being able to welcome you back soon Kind Regards Julie Julie Bracken Guest Service Manager

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Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer

Second highest memorial day holiday travel forecast since aaa began tracking in 2000.

WASHINGTON, DC (May 13, 2024) – AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers.  

“We haven’t seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “We’re projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we’re exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead.”   

Road trips are expected to set a record. AAA projects 38.4 million people will travel by car over Memorial Day weekend, the highest number for that holiday since AAA began tracking in 2000. The number of drivers this year is up 4% compared to last year and 1.9% higher than in 2019. Traveling by car is appealing for many people because of the convenience and flexibility it provides. AAA car rental partner Hertz says Orlando, Denver, Atlanta, Boston and Las Vegas are the cities displaying the highest rental demand , with the busiest pick-up days projected to be Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24.  

This Memorial Day weekend drivers can expect similar gas prices as last year when the national average was roughly $3.57.  Pump prices rose this spring but have held somewhat steady in recent weeks. Prices may creep higher as the summer driving season gets underway. The wildcard remains the cost of oil, and unlike last year, there are now two wars – in the Middle East and Ukraine – that could roil the oil market.  

Airports are bracing for a spike in travelers. AAA expects 3.51 million air travelers this holiday weekend, an increase of 4.8% over last year and 9% jump compared to 2019. This will be the most crowded Memorial Day weekend at airports since 2005, when 3.64 million flew for the holiday as the travel industry finally rebounded post 9/11. This Memorial Day weekend, air ticket prices are comparable to last year. AAA booking data shows a 1% to 2% increase in prices for domestic flights. Several factors play into how much travelers pay for airfare, including destination, number of stops, and fare class. For example, passengers who book nonstop flights with seat selection and carry-on bags included will likely pay more than those who select basic economy with a layover.  

  Nearly two million people are expected to travel by other modes of transportation, including buses, cruises, and trains. AAA projects 1.9 million people will take these other modes of transportation, an increase of 5.6% compared to last year. “This category took the biggest hit during the pandemic with fewer people taking public transportation or not cruising at all,” Twidale said. “Now – five years later – we’re back to 2019 numbers. Travel demand has been soaring, and long holiday weekends create the perfect windows for getaways.”  

Best/Worst Times to Drive and Peak Congestion by Metro 

INRIX , a provider of transportation data and insights, says drivers leaving Thursday or Friday should hit the road early to avoid mixing with commuters. Travelers going back home on Sunday or Monday should avoid the afternoon hours when return trips will peak.   

“Travel times are expected to be up to 90% longer than normal. Travelers should stay up to date on traffic apps, 511 services, and local news stations to avoid sitting in traffic longer than necessary,” said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX.  

Please note that the times listed below are for the time zone in which the metro is located.   

For example, Atlanta routes = ET and Los Angeles routes = PT

Source: INRIX   

Source: INRIX  

Top Destinations 

This Memorial Day weekend, travelers are seeking theme parks and entertainment venues in Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, and Southern California. Seattle, Anchorage, and Vancouver rank high because of the popularity of Alaska cruises this time of year. Florida beaches and cruise ports will also be packed. European cities dominate the international list. The top 10 domestic and international destinations below are based on AAA booking data.  

Travel Trends   

As travelers make plans for summer and beyond, AAA Travel has identified the following trends:  

• Bucket Lists : Travelers taking once-in-a-lifetime trips  
• Milestones : Families booking anniversary, retirement, and family reunion trips  
• Asia : More travelers interested in visiting Asia, especially Japan   
• Solo Trips : More people, especially women, interested in traveling by themselves  
• Luxury Vacations : More travelers seeking high-end cruises and tours  
• Trains : Many travelers interested in rail vacations across New England, Canada, and Europe  
• Adventure in Nature : Travelers booking trips to Antarctica, Africa, and South Pacific  

  Travel Agent Survey  

A recent survey of AAA travel agents highlights topics travelers are frequently discussing when booking trips:  

• Travel Insurance : 51 % of agents say more travelers are interested in protecting their trips  
• 77% of agents say ocean cruises  
• 70% of agents say all-inclusive vacations  
• 67% of agents say river cruises  

Holiday Travel Forecast Methodology   

In cooperation with AAA, S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI) developed a unique methodology to forecast actual domestic travel volumes. The economic variables used to forecast travel for the current holiday are leveraged from SPGMI’s proprietary databases. These data include macroeconomic drivers such as employment, output, household net worth, asset prices, including stock indices, interest rates, housing market indicators, and variables related to travel and tourism, including gasoline prices, airline travel, and hotel stays. AAA and SPGMI have quantified holiday travel volumes going back to 2000.   

Historical travel volume estimates come from DK SHIFFLET’s TRAVEL PERFORMANCE/Monitor SM . The PERFORMANCE/Monitor SM is a comprehensive study measuring the travel behavior of U.S. residents. DK SHIFFLET contacts over 50,000 U.S. households each month to obtain detailed travel data, resulting in the unique ability to estimate visitor volume and spending, identify trends, and forecast U.S. travel behavior, all after the trips have been taken.  

The travel forecast is reported in person-trips. In particular, AAA and SPGMI forecast the total U.S. holiday travel volume and expected mode of transportation. The travel forecast presented in this report was prepared the week of April 15, 2024.   

*Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period   

For this forecast, the Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as the five-day period from Thursday, May 23 to Monday, May 27, 2024.   

AAA Travel Agent Survey Methodology 

AAA clubs distributed surveys to a random sample of their travel agents between March 18 and March 29, 2024 to understand recent traveler trends over the past 60 days. 186 AAA agent responses were collected from 13 AAA clubs (representing 97% of AAA membership overall as of February 2024).  

About AAA    

Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA provides roadside assistance, travel, discounts, financial and insurance services to enhance the life journey of 64 million members across North America, including 57 million in the United States. To learn more about all AAA has to offer or to become a member, visit AAA.com.   

About S&P Global   S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses, and individuals with the right data, expertise, and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping our customers assess new investments to guiding them through ESG and energy transition across supply chains, we unlock new opportunities, solve challenges, and accelerate progress for the world. We are widely sought after by many of the world’s leading organizations to provide credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help the world’s leading organizations plan for tomorrow today. For more information, visit  www.spglobal.com .   

About DKSA    

DK SHIFFLET boasts the industry’s most complete database on U.S. resident travel both in the U.S. and worldwide. Data is collected monthly from a U.S. representative sample, adding over 60,000 traveling households annually, and is used daily by leading travel organizations and their strategic planning groups. DK SHIFFLET is an MMGY Global company.   

About INRIX     

Founded in 2004, INRIX pioneered intelligent mobility solutions by transforming big data from connected devices and vehicles into mobility insights. This revolutionary approach enabled INRIX to become one of the leading providers of data and analytics into how people move. By empowering cities, businesses, and people with valuable insights, INRIX is helping to make the world smarter, safer, and greener. With partners and solutions spanning across the entire mobility ecosystem, INRIX is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and transportation – whether it’s keeping road users safe, improving traffic signal timing to reduce delay and greenhouse gasses, optimizing last mile delivery, or helping uncover market insights. Learn more at INRIX.com.   

Memorial Day road trip ahead. Here are the best and worst times to go in Florida, the Southeast

Memorial Day is rapidly approaching, which means millions will be hitting the roadways or skies for a quick weekend getaway.

AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. This is a 4% increase over last year, with experts noting this comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers. 

“We haven’t seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel, said. “We’re projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we’re exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead.”  

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Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May, with this year's being on Monday, May 27. Memorial Day weekend starts on Friday, May 24, and lasts through the holiday until Monday.

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Which will be more congested for Memorial Day travel — roadways or airports?

According to AAA, road trips are expected to set a record with 38.4 million people projected to travel by car over Memorial Day weekend. Drivers can expect similar gas prices as last year when the national average was roughly $3.57.

Renting a car for your road trip? Florida-based rental company  Hertz  says Orlando, Denver, Atlanta, Boston and Las Vegas are the cities displaying the highest rental demand, with the busiest pick-up days projected to be Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24. 

But airports are also bracing for a large surge of travelers next weekend.

Is Memorial Day a busy airport day?

AAA expects 3.51 million air travelers this holiday weekend, an increase of 4.8% over last year and 9% jump compared to 2019.

"This will be the most crowded Memorial Day weekend at airports since 2005, when 3.64 million flew for the holiday as the travel industry finally rebounded post 9/11," AAA said in its press release.

As for other modes of transportation, AAA predicts nearly two million people are expected to travel by buses, cruises, and train.

“This category took the biggest hit during the pandemic with fewer people taking public transportation or not cruising at all,” Twidale said. “Now – five years later – we’re back to 2019 numbers. Travel demand has been soaring, and long holiday weekends create the perfect windows for getaways.” 

When are the best and worst times to travel on Memorial Day?

For those planning a road trip for the holiday weekend, transportation data and insights provider INRIX offers the best times to get on the road.

Experts advise drivers leaving Thursday or Friday should hit the road early to avoid mixing with commuters. Travelers going back home on Sunday or Monday should avoid the afternoon hours when return trips will peak.  

“Travel times are expected to be up to 90% longer than normal. Travelers should stay up to date on traffic apps, 511 services, and local news stations to avoid sitting in traffic longer than necessary,” Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX, said.

What are the busiest travel days around Memorial Day?

Thursday, may 23.

• Best times: Before 11 a.m., After 7 p.m.
• Worst Times: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday, May 24

• Best times: Before 11 a.m., After 8 p.m.
• Worst Times: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 25

• Best times: Before 11 a.m., After 6 p.m.
• Worst Times: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 26

• Best times: Before 1 p.m.
• Worst Times: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday, May 27

• Best times: After 7 p.m.

Floridians beware: Other states are heading to Florida to vacation

Whether Florida residents plan on traveling or relaxing at home all weekend, they might want to be aware of the thousands of others joining them.

AAA compiled a list of the top domestic travel destinations for Memorial Day weekend, with three Florida cities making the list:

• Orlando, Florida
• Seattle, Washington
• New York City, New York
• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Anaheim/Los Angeles, California
• Denver, Colorado
• Anchorage, Alaska
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Miami, Florida
• Boston, Massachusetts

"This Memorial Day weekend, travelers are seeking theme parks and entertainment venues in Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, and Southern California. Seattle, Anchorage, and Vancouver rank high because of the popularity of Alaska cruises this time of year. Florida beaches and cruise ports will also be packed," AAA writes.

Memorial Day weekend 2024 could break travel records. Here's what to know.

D espite another month of spring technically still ahead, travelers often view Memorial Day weekend  as an unofficial kickoff to the summer season — and traffic notoriously reflects that . Based on current forecasts, travel around the upcoming 2024 holiday next Monday, May 27, is not expected to relieve Memorial Day of its bad reputation for drivers and airline passengers. They may actually find themselves on some of the busiest highways and flights they've seen in decades.

The American Automobile Association, or AAA, warned of potentially unprecedented congestion on roads this weekend, along with airports that could be even more crowded than in years past. The organization, which looks at various economic factors and partners with other groups to project travel conditions, announced earlier this month that an estimated 43.8 million people across the United States would likely travel at least 50 miles from Thursday to Monday. That would mark a 4% increase in overall travel compared with 2023, according to AAA. It would also come close to the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record, which happened in 2005 when 44 million people left home for the holiday.

"We haven't seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years," said Paula Twidale, the senior vice president of the travel division at AAA, in a statement. "We're projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we're exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead."  

For those planning to hit the road or board a plane this weekend, here's what to know.

Prepare to hit traffic

Memorial Day weekend in 2024 is expected to set a new record for road trips, according to AAA. The organization has estimated that 38.4 million people will travel in cars over the course of the weekend, which would be the biggest number recorded around this particular holiday since the group first started keeping track of Memorial Day travel patterns in 2000. 

Car rental company Hertz told AAA that demand for rentals this year will be highest in Atlanta, Boston, Las Vegas and Orlando, with most renters scheduled to pick up their cars on Thursday and Friday.

In general, drivers hoping to beat the traffic, or at least face less of it, should avoid the roads during afternoon hours on any day of the long weekend. Citing transit data from INRIX , AAA said the worst times to travel by car , in any U.S. time zone, are between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, and between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday. 

The best times to drive will be before 11 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on Thursday, before 11 a.m. or after 8 p.m. on Friday, before 1 p.m. or after 6 p.m. on Saturday, before 1 p.m. on Sunday, and after 7 p.m. on Monday.

Airports will be crowded

Airports across the country are bracing for another spike in travelers, following an upward trend in flights booked around Memorial Day since last year's air travel numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels. An estimated 3.51 million people are projected to fly this weekend, according to AAA, which is up from 3.35 million who traveled on planes to their destinations last year. If as many people fly as expected, this will be the most crowded Memorial Day weekend at airports since 2005, when AAA said 3.64 million people caught flights for the holiday.

United Airlines said more than 500,000 people are expected to fly each day from Thursday to Tuesday, which would be the airline's busiest Memorial Day weekend on record. Delta said 3 million people are expected to fly on its planes over that six-day period and American Airlines said it expects 3.9 million people to fly over the weekend.

Public transportation tips

Any of the projected 1.9 million people who use public transit systems to get to where they're going this weekend can plan ahead, too. INRIX projections show metro riders will face a degree of congestion in major cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Oregon, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington, D.C. Congestion on metros is expected to peak in those places in the late afternoon, early evening and mid-morning each day between Thursday and Monday. 

Forecasts suggest D.C., Los Angeles, Houston and Tampa will see the largest jumps in metro crowding compared with their respective norms. The worst is projected for one route from Gainesville to Tampa, where INRIX said metro congestion on Sunday at 9 a.m. local time could be 88% higher than usual.

Kris Van Cleave contributed reporting.

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The first July election in a lifetime will have some significant effects on travellers – specifically those people who are now required to be in the UK for the campaign and/or the polling day itself.

A number of candidates, party activists, election workers and those working in the media will have booked early July holidays in the expectation of an autumn vote. This is especially true for people in Northern Ireland and Scotland, where many schools break up at the end of June.

But what about the response of the UK public? Will we see a sudden increase in demand for holidays because some will want to escape the campaign – or could people decide to stay at home because they want to lap up the spectacle? And, crucially, if you are planning to be away on 4 July, how can you vote?

These are the key questions and answers.

I’m on holiday on 4 July. How can I vote?

There are two options.

Apply for a proxy vote , whereby someone else completes your voting form on your behalf.

Arrange for a postal vote , which allows you to make your choice up to two weeks ahead of polling day.

Arrangements are different for Northern Ireland, with full details here .

I have a holiday booked for early July. My job means I now can’t go. What are my options?

Thousands of local authority staff, candidates, party workers and journalists who were assuming a quiet early summer ahead of a busy autumn will be urgently cancelling travel arrangements.

Your best hope is that the travel company is prepared to be flexible in these unusual circumstances and allow you to postpone. That is more likely to happen if, for example, you have booked a family-run seaside hotel where you stay regularly.

Unfortunately, most companies are likely to say that normal terms and conditions apply – which could mean you lose some or all of your money.

Package holidaymakers are in the best position: they can transfer the trip to someone else, such as a family member or friend, on payment of a modest amount – typically £50.

People from Scotland or Northern Ireland who have “DIY” family holidays planned, with flights and accommodation booked separately, may find themselves thousands of pounds out of pocket.

I imagine a range of employers, from media organisations to local authorities, may be asked to pick up the bills for spoiled holidays.

Can I claim on travel insurance?

Most unlikely; I know of no travel policy that would pay out because of a snap election.

If loads of people are cancelling, does that mean bargains to be picked up?

No. It may be that a few enticing Mediterranean villas are now unexpectedly available between now and early July. But it seems improbable that more than 15,000 election-related workers might have to cancel holidays. That is just 1 per cent of the number of British people who typically head abroad at this time of year, and not enough to move the market.

Will there be a surge in demand for holidays between now and 4 July?

Some people may feel they have had enough of the election already. The notion that significantly numbers are so cheesed off they want to escape the campaign is a popular one.

Were it true, a surge in demand could lead to higher holiday prices.

Yet I can find neither market nor anecdotal evidence to support it. Going on holiday would constitute an extreme step to avoid all the campaigning: people could simply turn off broadcast news programmes and find news on other subjects online.

Will some people cancel holidays because they want to follow the hustings?

I have never heard of that happening. It is conceivable that some people who were thinking of travelling abroad – and sensibly booking fairly late from England and Wales – may decide not to go so they can enjoy what promises to be a slapstick campaign.

But again, the numbers are probably not significant.

Looking ahead to polling day: will there be any travel effect on or around 4 July?

Possibly. In my experience, few outside events (apart from the weather) are substantial enough to alter the usual patterns of demand among British travellers. I count four, of which three are sport-related – and two of those involve football.

• Summer Olympics
• General Elections (but not all of them).

Not all elections are equal. In 1997, when it appeared that the Conservatives’ long run in power would end, anecdotal evidence suggested many people wanted to be “in the room” as the count unfolded. I found a £99 one-week package holiday to Ibiza at the time.

Yet eight years later, the May 2005 vote – the third won by Tony Blair – appears to have been regarded as a foregone conclusion, with relatively little interest on election night beyond the Labour majority. I flew out to Nice on the day itself, 4 May 2005, and paid a normal fare for the privilege.

I sense that 2024 will be very similar to 1997. Airlines and holiday companies are currently experiencing “soft” demand for off-peak holidays. They may find it falls still further over the first week in July.

Look out for some good last-minute deals from airports in England and Wales; schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland will have just broken up, with demand from families in those nations sweeping up available holidays.

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Travel | Memorial Day travel checklist: Preparing your car, picking your California destination

What to expect on the roads and at the gas pump as summer season kicks off.

If you are one of the millions of Californians loading up the car and hitting the highway on Memorial Day weekend, be prepared for lots of company.

AAA says more people will travel for the holiday weekend than in nearly two decades. They’ll flock to sunny vineyards in the Napa Valley, rollicking theme parks in Southern California and busy entertainment venues in Las Vegas and New York, according to the auto association.

“Ever since COVID restrictions were lifted, we’ve seen record after record travel numbers,’’ said AAA spokesperson John Treanor. “There’s been a real hunger for many Americans to get out and take the trips they weren’t able to take before. This year, in particular, we are seeing amusement parks at the top of the destination list.”

AAA says 2024 will finish narrowly behind 2005 as the busiest Memorial Day travel weekend since the company began keeping track in 2000. An estimated 5.6 million Californians will head out for the holiday, with about 80% of those folks taking a trip by car.

In the South Bay, California’s Great America is offering entrance to its South Bay Shores waterpark in addition to the rides and rollercoasters, and there will be fireworks on Sunday night as the holiday weekend comes to a close. Disneyland too has some special promotions and packages for the holiday weekend.

Dave Kallal, who lives on the Central California coast, will be one of those hitting the road for the long holiday weekend, making a trip in his Glampervan. The Oakland-based company sells vans equipped with a queen size bed, kitchen, roof deck and plenty of room for storage.

“We basically travel every weekend and surf and camp, and we’ll be going to Hobson Beach Park in Ventura for Memorial Day,” he said.

He said he’s not worried about traffic because he’s riding in style.

“The drive down there is easy and beautiful,’’ Kallal said. At the beach “you basically open up the back doors of the van, and you can lay in bed and look at the ocean drinking your coffee in the morning.”

“With gas prices now nearing a 10-cent drop to the high we saw a few weeks ago, the future looks good as we get closer to Memorial Day,” De Haan said in a statement on GasBuddy, which uses crowdsourcing to track gas prices.

In California, where gas prices are the highest in the nation, regular gas was sitting at $5.22 a gallon Friday. Last year at this time, drivers paid an average of $4.79 a gallon for regular gasoline.

AAA says Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Napa will be the busiest Bay Area route as people head out of town Friday morning, but there are plenty of other places to visit in California in any direction.

Visit California says a drive down historic Highway 1 is a top pick for travelers yearning to see dramatic cliffs, towering redwoods and breathtaking water views. Part of the highway near the Rocky Creek Bridge that was closed since late March reopened Friday.

Those looking for a high-energy weekend can check out Palm Springs for desert hiking, Los Angeles for urban nightlife and Santa Barbara County and Santa Ynez for some Pinot Noir tasting and lounging at sun-glazed Gaviota State Park.

But before you hit the road, Chris Pyle, a long-time car mechanic and current automotive specialist with San Francisco-based Just Answer, has some advice.

“All too often a car owner forgets to look at everything about the car. People get in a habit of only looking at things in the driver’s seat,” Pyle said. “For someone who is going out of town, they need to look outside the box and check every single thing on a car checklist.”

That means checking the lights, seatbelts, tire pressure, fluids and brakes and making certain the car’s spare tire is inflated and in good working order, Pyle said. And once they hit the road, Pyle also suggests slowing down for better gas mileage. Sixty-two miles per hour is the sweet spot, he said.

Those opting to fly out of town for the holiday weekend should also take extra precautions and arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours early for international trips.

AAA expects this will be the most crowded Memorial Day weekend at the nation’s airports since 2005 with 3.51 million air travelers, an increase of nearly 5% over last year.

The newly renamed San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport expects more than 130,000 passengers during the long weekend. That’s roughly the same number as last year but still more than 30,000 fewer passengers than pre-pandemic. And San Francisco International Airport says it expects 147,000 passengers to come through the airport between Friday and Monday. That’s about 33,000 fewer passengers than before the pandemic.

San José Mineta International Airport didn’t provide forecasts for the number of passengers expected to pass through the airport during the long holiday weekend but said airlines will have roughly 188,000 seats available during the time period.

Residents of the Golden State won’t be alone on the roads and in the sky.

AAA says more than 43.8 million Americans are projected to travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That’s 4% higher than last year and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers.

“We’re expecting Memorial Day weekend numbers like we haven’t seen in almost 20 years,” said Brian Ng, senior vice president of Membership and Travel Marketing for AAA Northern California, in a statement. “It’s not just a return to pre-pandemic levels but also foreshadows the robust summer travel season ahead.”

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Memorial Day travelers cope with higher prices in rush to kick off summer fun

Highways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day weekend getaways and then return home.

Airports around the country are bracing for the travel rush as Americans head out for Memorial Day weekend. AAA predicts 43.8 million people expected to travel between Thursday and Monday. (AP Video: Tassanee Vejpongsa)

Highways and airports are likely to be jammed this weekend, as Americans head out on Memorial Day weekend getaways. AAA says this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years.

Traffic slowly moves along Interstate 405 on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. Highways and airports are likely to be jammed in the coming days as Americans head out on and home from Memorial Day weekend getaways. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Travelers ride an escalator down to the concourse at Miami International Airport ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Travelers make their way through security at Denver International Airport on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Highways and airports are likely to be jammed in the coming days as Americans head out on Memorial Day weekend getaways. AAA predicts this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years with 43.8 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

Travelers walk through the concourse at Miami International Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Miami. A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Travelers wait at a TSA checkpoint at Miami International Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Miami. A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Gasoline prices are displayed on a sign outside a service station as the Memorial Day holiday travel period kicks off Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security patrols at Miami International Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Miami. A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Travelers walk through the concourse at Miami International Airport ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Widespread flight delays across the U.S. tested the patience of travelers who tried to get a jump start on Memorial Day weekend, but the relatively few canceled flights raised hopes that airlines would be able to handle the bigger crowds expected Friday.

The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday will be the busiest day for air travel over the long holiday weekend, with nearly 3 million people expected to pass through airport checkpoints . The number of passengers could rival the record of 2.9 million, set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.

Pasha Pidlubniak waits for a domestic flight at Miami International Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Miami. A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

“Airports are going to be more packed than we have seen in 20 years,” AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said.

Highways also are likely to be jammed the next few days as motorists head out of town and then return home. AAA predicted this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years, with 43.8 million people expected to roam at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday — with 38 million of them taking vehicles.

The annual expression of wanderlust that accompanies the start of the summer travel season is happening at a time when Americans tell pollsters they are worried about the economy and the direction of the country.

“Memorial Day is a holiday weekend. I get to hang with family and friends, so I’d say that’s priceless, right?” Nene Efebo said during a two-hour wait for a delayed flight at Denver International Airport. “Anything to hang out with family and friends.”

Some travelers reported experiencing sticker shock when they booked their trips. Upon arriving at Philadelphia International Airport, Ciarra Marsh said the city “was not our original destination, but we chose here because it was cheaper.”

At Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, Larisa Latimer of New Lenox, Illinois, said her airfare was reasonable but other expenses for a getaway to New Orleans were not.

Motorists travel along Interstate 24 near the Interstate 40 interchange Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. A record number of Americans are expected to hit the pavement over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

“I just have to make the accommodation,” she said. “The rental car is up ... this year, the hotel accommodations were very unusually expensive.”

Kathy Larko of Fort Meyers, Florida, used frequent-flyer miles — and some flexible scheduling — to pay for her trip to Chicago.

Travelers wait at a TSA checkpoint at the Los Angeles International Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

“I’m really conscious of looking at the cost of the entire trip. We’re staying a little farther out than we normally would” to get a lower hotel rate, she said. “We’re also flying back a day later, because we could get cheaper miles.”

Airport unions are using the holiday weekend to highlight their demands.

About 100 workers who clean airplane cabins and drive trash trucks at the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, started a 24-hour strike Thursday, demanding better pay and healthcare, according to the Service Employees International Union. About 15% of flights were delayed, but it was unclear whether the strike played any role.

A planned strike at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York was averted, however. Teamsters Local 553, which represents about 300 workers who refuel passenger and cargo jets at JFK, said that it reached a settlement with Allied Aviation Services and called off a walkout planned for Friday.

George Ridley, 4, left, rides on a suitcase as he and his father Chris Ridley make their way through the Nashville international Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

“We are happy an agreement has been reached, a need for a strike averted, and we are hopeful that the deal will be ratified by our members,” said Demos Demopoulos, the secretary-treasurer of the local.

More than 6,000 flights were delayed Thursday by early evening on the East Coast, with the biggest backups at the three major airports in the New York City area and Dallas-Fort Worth International.

The weekend’s highway traffic and crowded airports could be a sample of what is to come. U.S. airlines expect to carry a record number of passengers this summer. Their trade group estimates that 271 million travelers will fly between June 1 and August 31, breaking the record of 255 million set – you guessed it – last summer .

Associated Press video journalist Melissa Perez Winder in Chicago and Associated Press radio reporter Shelley Adler in Washington contributed to this report.