Study finds growth spurt in family travel
An amazing ninety-two percent of travelers with children plan to take at least one family vacation this year, up from 88 percent who did so last year, according to a new study by TripAdvisor.
This year will also see a trend for traveling further abroad, with one-third of families planning to take both domestic and international trips, up five percent from last year.
Other findings:
— The most enjoyable aspect of family vacations is spending quality time together, according to 48 percent of parents.
— The five most popular activities that families plan to indulge in together this year are: 1. Relaxing at the beach – 69 percent; 2. Visiting a historic site – 62 percent; 3. Visiting a museum – 50 percent; 4. Visiting a national park – 46 percent; 5. Visiting an amusement / theme park – 41 percent.
— According to travelers with children, the most family-friendly hotel brand is Embassy Suites.
— When it comes to avoiding the dreaded cries of, “Are we there yet?,” technology beats more traditional pastimes hands-down with almost half of parents turning to TVs or DVD players to entertain the kids.
— When it comes to traveling with children, airplanes are the most stressful mode of transport, according to 44 percent of parents.
— In something of a surprise, almost one third of parents don’t find traveling with children nerve-racking at all.
By David Wilkening
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