According to AARP’s 2026 travel research, adults 50 and older expect to take an average of 3.9 trips this year. These changing boomer travel habits favor better deals, slower schedules, family experiences and trips that provide more comfort and flexibility. They Are Locking In Plans EarlierImage Source / iStockphotoMany older travelers are no longer waiting until the last minute. AI Is Joining the Travel ToolkitNd3000 / iStockphotoUse of artificial intelligence for travel planning among older adults doubled from 8% to 16% in one year. Bucket list experiences represent about 20% of international trips planned by older travelers in 2026.