Americans as a whole don't take nearly as much vacation time as other societies (studies found that more than a third of Americans didn't take a single vacation day last year). As a result, travelers are getting creative. Rather than settling in at one destination, many US travelers now try to fit as much into one trip as they can.
"Even if people still might not have a lot of time off, we're seeing Americans get more creative with their itineraries, booking trips that allow them to experience two destinations in one go. Imagine exploring the spice markets of Marrakesh before heading to metropolis Madrid for tapas, or relaxing in Santorini before conquering the ancient ruins of Athens — all on one vacation! Google Trends has reported a 32 percent increase in users searching for multiple cities or countries on one ticket in the last few years, which indicates that this trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon."
