For the first time since 9/11, the peak travel season looks to be hitting on all cylinders.

By Les Christie, CNN/Money staff writer

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The message from the travel industry this spring: Americans are on the road again.

"Despite terrorist threats, fuel price rises, and a weak dollar," says Amy Ziff, roving editor for Travelocity, "Americans feel free to travel again, especially to Europe, where they've been going in increasing numbers."

Summer travel: Fares, room rates spike, continued