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More Americans are ditching summer vacations, but travelers still going away are upping their spending

Deloitte's survey found that only 45% of Americans plan a summer vacation with paid lodging — the lowest number in six years.

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More Americans are ditching summer vacations, but travelers still going away are upping their spendingDeloitte's survey found that only 45% of Americans plan a summer vacation with paid lodging — the lowest number in six years.
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