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Travel spending hits new highs as family, friends and FOMO drive demand

Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
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Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM · 1 min read
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Travel spending hits new highs as family, friends and FOMO drive demand — Bloomington Community news

Travel costs have reached record highs this year, but that reality doesn’t seem to be dampening enthusiasm for travel. New data from the online travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth shows that insured trips are up 12.9% year over year, with an…

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