Travel Why Americans defy travel bans: To reunite with family or partners – or just because they can July 17, 2020July 19, 2020 Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Why Americans defy travel bans: To reunite with family or partners – or just because they can According to one poll, 31% of Americans have taken a domestic trip since restrictions were eased, and a remarkable 19% have traveled internationally.