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Coloradans Are Skipping Summer Vacations as Travel Costs Climb

Written by Red Rocks Credit Union | Jul 17, 2026

President/CEO Darius Wise discusses how Coloradans are rewriting their summer vacation plans as travel costs continue to climb. Nearly 3 in 5 expect to travel less than last year and many are canceling trips altogether. Gas prices are the biggest barrier, prompting more residents to choose close-to-home getaways like camping, mountain trips, and state parks instead of flights and resort vacations.

 

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Note: This article was originally published on CU Broadcast.