Is Facebook Changing How We Travel?

When one of your Facebook friends posts a photo album of their trip to Maui, they're not just showing off -- they might also be acting as a travel agent. Forbes reports that Facebook is becoming a popular travel motivator, because when people see photos and posts from their friends' vacations, it inspires them to book a flight there, too.

When one of your Facebook friends posts a photo album of their trip to Maui, they’re not just showing off — they might also be acting as a travel agent. Forbes reports that Facebook is becoming a popular travel motivator, because when people see photos and posts from their friends’ vacations, it inspires them to book a flight there, too.

Admit it: When you see photos from Las Vegas, Paris, or any other cool destination pop up in your news feed, you picture yourself there.

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