text: what percentage of americans go on vacation every year? i'm not talking about an hour drive up north or 1 state away. i'm talking about going to europe, mexico or some place tropical (like hawaii or the bahamas) how much does the average vacationer spend each year?   or, do most people stick to camping, some other type of weekend excursion or just staying home for their vacation? thanks! to me just getting away from the normal routine is a vacation even if it is 1 state away,you mentioned some pretty extravagant vacations,i dont know many people who take those kind unless they have alot of money