Eric Jones is the co-founder and head of operations of The Vacationer. He uses his background in mathematics as a professor at Rowan College South Jersey to conduct statistical studies and surveys on traveling and vacations. Having traveled to all 50 states and over 40 countries, Eric is well-equipped to recommend travel destinations and new adventures to those seeking lifetime experiences.
Eric’s Travel Life
States Visited: 50
Countries Visited: 36
Favorite Domestic Trip: Road trip from Blackwood, New Jersey to San Diego, California.
Favorite International Trip: Iceland and Ireland
Greatest Travel Story: Stuck on the highway in the Rocky Mountains during a snowstorm for hours, he urinated on the snow and ice in front of and on his tires to unfreeze them to move.
Favorite National Park: Grand Canyon National Park
Favorite State Park: Custer State Park, South Dakota
Last Completed Domestic Trip: Kansas City, Missouri
Last Completed International Trip: Hanoi, Vietnam
Eric’s Current Travel Goals
Since Eric’s cross country road trip in January 2017, he has had an insatiable goal to visit all 50 US states. Having accomplished that goal, he hopes to continue to explore the many small towns, cities and national parks scattered across our country as he’s on the open road. Within the United States, Eric’s goal next is to visit the many national parks of Utah and do as much hiking as possible. Eric enjoys the long scenic drives and conversation between destinations. Internationally, his goal is to get to visit Slovenia’s Lake Bled in 2024.
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Sustainable Travel Survey, Report, & Trends 2025 – 82% Say it is Important; 71% Would Pay More to Lower Carbon Footprint; 74% Plan to Make More Eco-Friendly Travel Decisions before Earth Day
Christmas Travel Survey 2024 – 45%+ to Travel (117 Million Americans); 32%+ to Spend $1,001+ on Travel; 46% Expect Airline Delays/Cancellations; Gift Giving Most Disliked Holiday Tradition
Presidential Election Travel Survey 2024 – 64%+ Say, Depending on Who Wins, They Will Avoid Traveling to Certain US Cities Due to Potential Riots/Protests; 55% Would Prefer to Sit Next to Kamala Harris on a Flight Compared to 45% for Donald Trump
Thanksgiving Travel Survey 2024 – 51% to Travel (Up 5.75% YoY); 33% to Spend $1,001+ on Travel; 46% Expect Airline Interruptions; Turkey Most Disliked Food
Labor Day Travel Survey & Trends – 57%+ Intend to Travel (4% More YoY); Best & Worst Days to Travel
Summer Travel Survey 2025 – 82% to Travel (Down 3% YoY), 75%+ to Road Trip, 52% to Fly on a Plane, 25% to Travel Internationally
Holiday Travel Survey 2023 – Thanksgiving & Christmas – 67.23% to Travel for the Holidays; 59%+ Expect Airline Delays & Cancellations
Workers Americans Usually Tip Survey 2023 — Bartenders, Waitpeople, & Food Delivery Drivers Top the List
Major U.S. Cities Americans Avoid Traveling to at All Costs Survey 2023 – Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, & NYC Top the List
What is Starboard Side on a Cruise Ship? What Color is Starboard Side on a Cruise Ship?
What is Port Side on a Cruise Ship? What Color is Port Side on a Cruise Ship?
Fourth of July Travel Survey & Trends 2023 – 60%+ to Travel, Nearly 64% Say Inflation Affecting Plans, Nearly 55% to Road Trip, Nearly 50% to Watch Fireworks
Airlines Americans Avoid Flying at All Costs Survey 2023 – Spirit, Allegiant, & American Airlines Top the No-Fly List
Memorial Day Travel Survey & Trends 2023 — Nearly 64% to Travel, Nearly 66% Say Inflation Affecting Plans, More than 61% to Still Road Trip, More than 60% to BBQ
Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023 — Nearly 85% to Travel, 42% to Travel More than Last Summer, More than 54% to Fly on a Plane, 100 Million to Road Trip Over 250 Miles
