If Americans could only accomplish one goal in their lifetime, nearly three-quarters would choose a travel-related goal, according to a survey commissioned by Princess Cruises. And of those Americans with a “bucket list,” 61% still expect to cross something off their list by the end of the year despite the madness of the holiday season. Other findings include:
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If Americans could only accomplish one goal in their lifetime,
72% would choose a travel goal. Other popular goals included
professional (15%) and academic (7%), while just 5% named fitness as a
life objective.
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46% of Americans plan on making a New Year’s resolution, and
among these physical health (73%) and financial health (42%) are top
picks, and more than one-third of Americans plan to make a
travel-related resolution (37%).
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92% said they think they’ll fulfill their New Year’s resolution next year.
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65% of Americans have a list of places they want to go and
things they want to do before they die. More surprising, younger
Americans are really embracing the lists. Americans 18-34 (70%) are more
likely to have a bucket list than those 35 and older (63%).
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40% of Americans with a bucket list think having a friend or
family member along for the ride would make it easier to cross items off
their list. Results show 67% want their significant other as their
travel companion, followed by their children (32%), friends (31%),
parents (23%) and siblings (22%).
