The American Automobile Association says despite record high fuel prices across the nation, Americans are expected to take more than 327 million leisure trips this summer, down slightly from a year ago. According to a survey by the Travel Industry Association, this summer’s projected travel decline will fall somewhere between one and 1.5-percent lower than a year ago.

But, as AAA-Idaho’s Dave Carlson explains, the same survey also suggests Americans are unwilling to forego vacations altogether, even if it means paying substantially more to do so.

AAA-Idaho’s Dave Carlson comments

While most still plan to take summer vacations, many are planning to cut corners by shortening their trips or spending less on accommodations, meals and shopping.

Carlson continues

Summer travel tips are available at the American Automobile Association web site at www.aaa.com.