Whether it is soaking up the sun, exploring new places, or visiting historical landmarks, the world offers many reasons for a person to travel. This time set aside for relaxation is best known as a vacation, meaning “freedom or release” from one’s occupation and responsibilities (“Vacation”). The trend of traveling and vacations has gradually changed throughout the decades. From family bonding road trips to extravagant getaways near and far, 1950s trips are much different from our customs now.
As teenagers in the 1950s, my grandparents’ experiences of traveling are quite different from what I am used to. The dynamic of family road trips, accommodations along the way, and destinations abroad have changed throughout the years.
Road trips were the typical vacation of the era consisting of the whole family squeezed into the car. It was not until the 1950s when the construction of the interstate highway system had concluded (Bly). This completion opened up vast …show more content…
This ambiance provided a reason for families to board here. A person could expect to walk into a luxury room with bright colors and even some appliances that Americans would not have had at their own homes (Tielman). Motels provided more than a bed to sleep in; they were also known as a place to unwind and socialize (Tielman). Thus, motels brought families together during their endeavors.
The marketing of motels accounted for a large part of the 1950s tourism industry, too. Postcards became a primary source of advertisement for many small business owners. Tourists would often stop along their journey to pick out a postcard describing the sites and places they observed. Postcards, were and still are, a great way to communicate with friends and family back home, or they can be bought as souvenirs (Tielman). Postcards acted as a ploy for businesses looking to attract
As teenagers in the 1950s, my grandparents’ experiences of traveling are quite different from what I am used to. The dynamic of family road trips, accommodations along the way, and destinations abroad have changed throughout the years.
Road trips were the typical vacation of the era consisting of the whole family squeezed into the car. It was not until the 1950s when the construction of the interstate highway system had concluded (Bly). This completion opened up vast …show more content…
This ambiance provided a reason for families to board here. A person could expect to walk into a luxury room with bright colors and even some appliances that Americans would not have had at their own homes (Tielman). Motels provided more than a bed to sleep in; they were also known as a place to unwind and socialize (Tielman). Thus, motels brought families together during their endeavors.
The marketing of motels accounted for a large part of the 1950s tourism industry, too. Postcards became a primary source of advertisement for many small business owners. Tourists would often stop along their journey to pick out a postcard describing the sites and places they observed. Postcards, were and still are, a great way to communicate with friends and family back home, or they can be bought as souvenirs (Tielman). Postcards acted as a ploy for businesses looking to attract