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Lennox Kalifungwa

Social Media Tempts Americans To Overspend On Picture-Perfect Vacations: Survey

A survey by Forbes Advisor uncovered how social media travel content has pressured Americans to create a picture-perfect vacation—and at what cost. PHOTO BY KABOOMPICS.COM/PEXELS 

Keeping up with the Joneses is nothing new, but the temptation might be greater if you’re on social media. Constant glimpses into lifestyles beyond your standard routine make it easy to fall victim to envy, with some travelers reportedly spending beyond their means in pursuit of creating their own aspirational experiences. 

A survey by Forbes Advisor uncovered how social media travel content has pressured Americans to create a picture-perfect vacation—and at what cost.

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