American travelers to set record this year

A travel article featured on CNN.com reports that a record number of Americans will be traveling over the Christmas holidays.

According to a survey conducted by the Travel Industry Association and the AAA, a record 65 million Americans will take journeys of at least 50 miles from home over the period of December 23 to January 2. The majority of travelers – totally 53 million – will hit the roads in a car or RV, while 9 million will fly and another 3 million will opt for a train or bus.

The article also mentions that holiday travel continues to experience growth despite long security lines and anxiety about world events. Most people will travel regardless of the hassle.