despite concerns about the sluggish economy, executive travel's editor in chief janet libert says after four years of staycations. travel now is a priority for many americans. >> so what we're seeing is that travel continue to inch up bit by bit and americans are traveling more this year since than they have since the recession started in 2008. going forward into the fall and into 2013 we'll continue to see americans out there and traveling. >> reporter: the majority of americans will take to the road for their vacations this fall. where are they going? big cities across the country. if labor day is any indication, the most booked hotel destinations this weekend-- chicago, new york city, las vegas and san francisco could be busy this fall. if flying is more your speed, tafari travel's president leah smith says bookings for the fall and winter are already up from previous years. >> things are definitely picking up. luxury travel is booming right now. adventure travel is booming right now. less traditional destinations are booming right now. western europe is kind of flat lined right now.