Travel delays biggest holiday gripe
Delays when travelling have been highlighted as the biggest dislike about going on holiday by 65% of people.
Going over budget on holiday (37%), long queues (32%), getting sunburnt (28%) and arguing about wanting to different things (20%) are among the other concerns, according to a new poll..
Other factors likely to affect holiday enjoyment include not understanding the local language, packing the wrong clothes, not having enough to do and packing the wrong type of clothes.
More than a quarter of people (27%) said they come back from holiday feeling tired and in need of another break.
The poll of 2,000 people for travel experiences company Isango also found that Britons, possibly feeling the impact of the credit crunch, are opting to holiday closer to home. A total of 41% highlighted the UK or Western Europe as the ideal holiday location compared with eight per cent choosing Asia.
Activity holidays, city breaks and road trips are increasing in demand (67% cumulatively) next to beach holidays (66%).
A quarter of people would take a two-week holiday to feel properly relaxed, rather than a 10-day break or long weekend (18% and 15% respectively). Less than two per cent would choose to go away for three months or more, according to the findings.
Almost three quarters said their partner was the person they would most like to go away with, over their children (37%), friends (35%) and parents (21%).
Ranjan Singh, chief executive of Isango, said: “For many people, if you want the perfect holiday, it’s not enough to just flop on the beach. The things you see and do while you’re out there, as well as the people you meet along the way are what really make long-lasting memories.
“The average Briton has 21 days holiday a year and with the current credit climate, it’s really important to make those days count.â€
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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