Are We There Yet? America on Vacation

Nostalgia galore! In this very enjoyable social history of the good old American vacation, viewers are taken back to the origins of the family road trip, made possible by the Model-T. Travel by automobile in the 1920s promised freedom and adventure, with a touch of hardship, since back roads were not in the best of condition. After auto camping, Americans took to Airstreams, those early, sleek and shiny trailers; followed by the 1950's love affair with the family station wagons, and the rise of "motor hotels," often advertised right next to large billboards announcing theme parks such as Disneyland and other unique and imaginative roadside attractions. Families reminisce about vacations past, and share their prized, old home movies, and the program looks at dude ranches, wilderness retreats, and the beach as family vacation opportunities. Eventually, big cities such as New York and Washington D.C. became desirable family destinations. This engaging story of the evolution of the American vacation throughout the past century is informative, entertaining, and highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (L. Goldberg)