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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Christmas Travel Survey 2022 – Nearly 43% to Travel; 41% Say Inflation is Affecting Travel Plans; 33% to Spend $501+ on Travel; Gift Exchange Most Hated Tradition
Thanksgiving Travel Survey 2022 — 43%+ to Travel; 66%+ Say Inflation is Affecting Plans; 29% to Spend $501+ on Travel; Cranberry Sauce Most Hated Food
Controversial Airplane Behavior Survey 2022 — 77%+ Think it is Rude to Fully Recline Your Seat; 35%+ Would Not Switch to a Worse Seat So a Family Can Sit Together; 36%+ Have Removed Footwear
Airplane Etiquette Violations Survey 2022 — Rear Seat Kickers and Disruptive Drunks Are America’s Most Annoying Co-Passengers
Labor Day Travel Survey 2022 — 53%+ (137 Million to Travel), 50%+ Say Gas Prices to Affect Plans, Nearly 53% to Still Road Trip
Solo Trip Survey, Tips, & Things to Do – Nearly 50% Have or Will Take One in 2022 (34% Are in a Relationship)
Fourth of July Travel Survey 2022 — 55%+ (143 Million to Travel), 50%+ Say Gas Prices to Affect Plans, 52%+ to Still Road Trip, 41% Say BBQ Most Likely Activity
Staycation Survey, Tips, Ideas, and Things to Do – 67% Have or Will Staycation in 2022
Memorial Day Travel Survey 2022 — 60% of Americans to Travel (118% Increase YoY), Nearly 54% Think High Gas Prices Will Affect Their Plans, Despite This 57% to Road Trip, 58% to BBQ
Sustainable Travel Survey 2022 — 87% Say It’s Important, 82% to Make More Eco-Friendly Travel Decisions, 78% Pay More to Lower Carbon Footprint
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Travel Survey — 40% to Reconsider 2022 Travel Plans, 36% of Americans Feel Less Safe Traveling Since Russia’s Invasion
Summer Travel Survey 2022 — Nearly 81% to Travel, 42% to Travel More than Last Summer, Nearly 51% to Fly on a Plane, 80% to Road Trip
Christmas Travel Survey 2021 — Mode of Transportation, How Far, Spending, Activities, Comparison to Last Year
Thanksgiving Travel Survey 2021 — Mode of Transportation, Spending, Dinner Location, How Many at Dinner, Most Disliked Food
Holiday Travel Survey 2021 — How Many to Travel, Comfort Level, Virtual Holidays, Holidays with Unvaccinated or People You Dislike
