The great American summer travel slump is here, and it’s causing more suitcase anxiety than airport security lines at 6 a.m. Apparently, despite the usual waves of wanderlust, this year’s patriotic pilgrimage to coastlines and culinary hotspots is hitting a bit of a snooze button. Experts blame everything from overpacked beaches begging for personal space to travelers collectively deciding that binge-watching beach sunsets on Instagram is good enough for 2025.

In a shocking twist, millennials and Gen Zers are reportedly still packing bags, but only if it involves “up-and-coming destinations” where WiFi is spotty and the only crowds are friendly goats. Meanwhile, Gen X is apparently elbowing its way to claim family vacations—because apparently, family bonding means convincing everyone to suffer through cramped road trips with questionable snacks.

The real kicker? A staggering 57% of travelers wait until May to finalize plans, which is basically summer’s version of procrastination meets performance art. So if you were hoping for crowded airports and sold-out resorts, this summer might just offer you the rare chance to enjoy a beach towel all to yourself… at least until the July 4th fireworks scare the seagulls away. Welcome to 2025, where the only thing traveling faster than people is the rumor that summer is officially overrated.