My passion will not be interrupted by collective misery

Why do Americans travel?

In a recent survey taken by American Express Travel, 87% of respondents indicate taking trips for the pursuit of personal passions will continue or even increase over the next two years despite economic conditions.

One's 'personal passion' should not be hampered by an economic recession. To be concerned with or have the ability to indulge one's 'personal passion' in the form of elective travel while a nation's economy points toward collapse is a mark of wealth.

With wealth, the individual has the power to choose. The act of choosing, albeit in the form of negative freedom, is a hallmark of elite culture. They project this and believe that everyone has an equal freedom to make choices.

So what do wealthy Americans primarily choose as their motive for travel?

42% choose destinations for culinary reasons

Food. Exotic food.

Most people expressed they are also willing to spend more money and stay longer for vacations that further their personal dreams.

Again there is talk of dreams. Personal dreams. Dreaming that is not futile as has the potential to be realized is more probable with money and therefore is the property of our wealthiest citizens.

For the rest of us, we are left with the real.

From: http://www.luxist.com/2008/08/14/personal-passions-fuel-getaway-plans/