Recession and Inflation-a Double Punch for Family TravelersĪ recent survey conducted by TripIt from SAP Concur found that travelers are feeling particularly cautious about the issues of inflation and potential holiday travel disruptions.Īround half of the travelers who took part in the survey (52%) said inflation is the reason they're having to spend more on travel this winter, while 49% said rising airfare costs specifically are to blame. Again, the family's travel plans were scrapped amid cost concerns. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, initially looked appealing, but even there, Airbnb prices were well over $300 per night. Instead, she turned to researching road trips and trying to identify destinations within one day's driving distance from their home. 'I feel like in past years we could have gotten away with airline ticket prices for around $200 each, now prices are like $497 per person.' The family was hoping to go to Arizona or perhaps California this year.Įven after finding airline tickets to be cost-prohibitive, Diallo didn't completely give up hope on a winter getaway for her family. 'Airline prices are almost double, if not more,' says Diallo, owner of PS Love Tima, an online children's boutique. This year, however, with a looming recession and sky-high inflation, that family tradition is likely going to be put on hold. In past years, that's included exploring Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, together and also Atlanta.

To mark the occasions, the Ohio-based family typically plans a getaway each December.

Not only is it the birthday month for her 2-year-old toddler, Fatima, but it's also the wedding anniversary for Diallo and her husband of five years.

December is a special month for Aissatou Diallo's family.

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