Covid's Impact on Spending: YOLO vs. Saving

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The Washington Post

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Covid changed how we spend: More YOLO splurging but less saving.

Thank you @Abha Bhattarai⁠ ⁠ ⁠at The Washington Post

⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Susan Blume, a travel agent in Garden City, N.Y., is already booking river cruises along the Danube for 2026. International travel has exploded in the past few years, she said, and this year is on track to top them all.⁠ ⁠ “Everybody was just so confined during the pandemic that they never want to have that experience again,” she said.⁠ ⁠ But the biggest surprise: the rush of travelers in their mid-20s, far younger than Blume’s usual clientele.⁠ ⁠ “Gen Z has a very different attitude — they’re not going broke on Gucci or takeout,” she said. “Instead they’re squirreling away for travel. And they’re already planning next year’s big trip: all of Italy, or island-hopping in Greece, or four stops in France.”⁠ ⁠

Why work with us? 

Professional-  Susan Blume has been a trusted cruise expert for over three decades. She is a (CTC) Certified Travel Counselor,

  (VTA) Verified Travel Agent by ASTA- American Society of Travel Advisors and a Cruise Lines International Association- Certified Luxury Cruise Specialist.

    Susan also hold various certifications in river and ocean cruising.

Authorized Disney Cruise and Vacation planner for over 20 years. 

Dedication- Our team will always put our guests needs first. Before,during and after your journey we are always happy to assist you. 

Offers- We have access to all the best offers and exclusive benefits.

Knowledge & Experience- With over 35 years of experience in the industry we have visited and experienced many luxury resorts and cruises around the globe.

Personal Escape works with top luxury suppliers worldwide a few that we have special relationships are AVALON, Globus Tours, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Exploria, Riverside Cruise Lines, Disney Vacations and Cruises,Universal Parks and Resorts, Tauck, Viking River and Ocean Cruises, Hyatt, Leading Hotels of the World, Nobu Hotels, Micato Safaris,Virgin Voyages and many more. 

As luxury travel advisors it is our pleasure to craft the most luxurious travel arrangements from beginning to end with no detail too small and no request too large. 

We custom craft itineraries that fit your needs and that of your group within your budget.

Contact us to see how can take the stress out of travel for you so you can enjoy all the luxuries the world has to offer.     

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