Our Data Sources

Last Updated: January 2025  โ€ข  50+ Verified Sources

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Summary

50+ verified sources across pricing, tourism, and travel data
Pricing data refreshed seasonally
Direct links provided for verification
Official sources prioritized (tourism boards, government data)

Pricing & Booking Aggregators

We cross-reference multiple booking platforms to establish median pricing for accommodations, flights, and attractions.

Aggregator

Expedia

Hotel pricing, vacation packages, flight costs

expedia.com โ†’
Aggregator

Booking.com

Hotel rates, property amenities, family filters

booking.com โ†’
Aggregator

Google Hotels

Price comparison, seasonal trends, availability

google.com/travel โ†’
Aggregator

Kayak

Flight comparisons, price forecasting

kayak.com โ†’
Aggregator

Google Flights

Airfare pricing, route options, calendar views

google.com/flights โ†’
Pricing

Viator

Tour pricing, activity costs, experience reviews

viator.com โ†’

Official Tourism Boards

Authoritative information on destinations, attractions, events, and visitor services.

Official

Visit Florida

Florida tourism, theme parks, beaches

visitflorida.com โ†’
Official

Visit California

California destinations, national parks

visitcalifornia.com โ†’
Official

NYC & Company

New York City tourism, attractions

nycgo.com โ†’
Official

National Park Service

Park fees, hours, accessibility, programs

nps.gov โ†’
Official

Brand USA

National tourism marketing organization

thebrandusa.com โ†’
Official

U.S. Travel Association

Industry data, travel trends, statistics

ustravel.org โ†’

Theme Parks & Attractions

Direct operator sources for ticket pricing, hours, height requirements, and policies.

Pricing

Walt Disney World

Park tickets, dining, resorts, experiences

disneyworld.disney.go.com โ†’
Pricing

Universal Orlando

Ticket prices, Express Pass, hotels

universalorlando.com โ†’
Pricing

SeaWorld Parks

Admission, dining plans, quick queue

seaworld.com โ†’
Pricing

LEGOLAND

Park tickets, hotels, combo passes

legoland.com โ†’
Pricing

Six Flags

Season passes, single-day tickets

sixflags.com โ†’
Pricing

Cedar Fair Parks

Regional parks, tickets, Fast Lane

cedarfair.com โ†’

Cruise Lines

Official cruise line sources for itineraries, pricing, onboard amenities, and family programs.

Pricing

Disney Cruise Line

Family cruises, kids clubs, staterooms

disneycruise.disney.go.com โ†’
Pricing

Royal Caribbean

Cruise fares, shore excursions, packages

royalcaribbean.com โ†’
Pricing

Carnival Cruise Line

Family cruises, Camp Ocean, pricing

carnival.com โ†’
Pricing

Norwegian Cruise Line

Freestyle cruising, family amenities

ncl.com โ†’
Pricing

MSC Cruises

Family programs, kids sail free offers

msccruisesusa.com โ†’
Aggregator

Cruise Critic

Reviews, price comparisons, ship details

cruisecritic.com โ†’

Research & Statistical Data

Government and industry research for travel trends, safety data, and economic analysis.

Research

Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Flight data, on-time performance, fares

bts.gov โ†’
Research

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Consumer Price Index, travel costs

bls.gov โ†’
Research

AAA Travel

Road trip costs, gas prices, travel surveys

aaa.com โ†’
Official

CDC Travel Health

Health notices, vaccination requirements

cdc.gov/travel โ†’
Official

State Department Travel

Travel advisories, passport info

travel.state.gov โ†’
Research

Phocuswright

Travel industry research, market data

phocuswright.com โ†’

How We Use This Data

Data Collection

  • โ€ข Cross-reference minimum 3 sources per data point
  • โ€ข Use median pricing to reduce outlier distortion
  • โ€ข Capture seasonal variations for accuracy
  • โ€ข Prioritize official sources over third-party

Update Schedule

  • โ€ข Pricing data refreshed seasonally
  • โ€ข Attraction info verified quarterly
  • โ€ข Statistical data updated annually
  • โ€ข Breaking changes within 72 hours

About Endless Travel Plans

Endless Travel Plans is a family-travel research and planning organization offering interactive tools, standardized comparison frameworks, and destination analysis built from real parent experiences. Our methodology aggregates data from travel communities (Reddit r/FamilyTravel, TripAdvisor forums), official tourism sources, and verified pricing to help families make confident decisions.

We are not influencers or sponsored bloggers. Every recommendation is based on data analysis and community-sourced insights, with full transparency about our sources and evaluation criteria.