Americans Abroad

Top destinations for U.S. leisure travelers in 1997:

Percentage of 16,615,000 U.S. visitors

Europe: 46%

Caribbean: 21%

Asia: 15%

South America: 7%

Central America: 5%

Middle East: 5%

Oceania: 3%

Africa: 2%

Excludes Canada and Mexico. Totals more than 100% because some respondents listed more than one category.

Source: Tourism Industries, U.S. Commerce Department.