Life, Style and Real Estate

BELLEVUE, WA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/12 -- Expedia.com®, the world's leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American behaviors surrounding Valentine's Day. Commissioned by Expedia and conducted online by Harris Interactive among 2,236 U.S. adults aged 18 and older, the "Expedia® To the Rescue" study revealed that among those who celebrate Valentine's Day, planning is often done within a few days of the holiday, with imperfect results. Nearly half (46%) of U.S. adults report that they have had loved ones who had forgotten the date entirely, or canceled plans. 33% of the forgotten reported having taken action in response, ranging from guilt trips and silent treatments to temper tantrums. Although the gift of travel isn't common, it is growing more so. 27% of U.S. adults have given the gift of travel in the past and 58% of those who celebrate Valentine's Day would "definitely ...