For decades, middle-class families saw an annual vacation as a well-earned tradition. But in 2025, that dream is getting harder to afford. Rising airfare, hotel costs, and wage stagnation mean travel is now one of the first luxuries to be cut. The average middle-income household still takes time off—but the length, distance, and frequency of those breaks have changed drastically. So how many vacations can the middle class truly afford in a single year today?
