The Brief
- Seattle has been ranked as the #1 domestic destination for Labor Day weekend travel by AAA, surpassing other popular cities like Orlando and New York.
- Washington state anticipates heavy travel congestion, particularly on I-90 W, with AAA recommending early morning travel and pre-trip vehicle checks for those heading to popular destinations.
- Travelers can enjoy various festivals across Washington during the holiday weekend, with AAA reporting lower costs for flights and hotels compared to last year.
SEATTLE – The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicted that holiday travel to Seattle and Vancouver will be the top destinations for domestic travel over Labor Day Weekend.
Seattle leads the list of national travel destinations for Labor Day, ahead of Orlando, New York, Boston and Anchorage.
Why is Seattle the top Labor Day destination?
What they’re saying:
“The top cities on the domestic and international lists are Seattle and Vancouver, both port cities for Alaska cruises,” said AAA Travel.…