Number of Americans That Traveled Internationally Increased 1% in 2013


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The slight uptick in international trips mirros a global increase in overseas travel, but the regions with the greatest growth suggest Americans are beginning to explore more developing markets.

The number of Americans traveling abroad increased one percent in 2013, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce. And they're being more adventurous when choosing their destinations. The number of Americans (32.6 million) that traveled to North American markets, Mexico and Canada, outnumbered those