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Four out of Five Campers Increase Trip Frequency in Retirement

24.03.2026 14:10 1 min 1 source РУС
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Four out of Five Campers Increase Trip Frequency in Retirement
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According to The Dyrt's 2026 report, 80% of campers aged 65 and over either already travel more frequently in retirement or plan to do so. Among campers aged 55-64, 55% use RVs or trailers, and among those over 65, the figure is 64%. Meanwhile, the popularity of glamping decreases with age: in 2025, only 3% of campers over 65 engaged in it.

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