Young Brits opt to see the world
Marriage, children and career are being shunned in favour of globe-trotting and adventure by a generation of Brits who would rather set off round the world than settle down.
Research from Thomson Holidays reveals that seeing the world is the goal that one in three 25 to 34-year-olds most want to achieve in the next five years, compared to just one in 10 who want to invest in property and one in four who want to start a family.
The study found the travel experiences most sought after are snorkelling with bottlenose dolphins in Western Australia (43%) followed by a helicopter ride over Fox glacier in New Zealand (21%) and sailing around the coast of Hawaii (16%).
Miles Morgan, Thomson’s sales and marketing director, said: “Increasingly more and more of us see the value of investing both time and money in travelling and experiencing different cultures. People are taking conscious career breaks, selling up property and even delay starting a family to take an extended trip away.
“We know that travel is a major life ambition for many people but at the same time, some of us can feel daunted by the vast number of destinations and choice available. For some people, this can mean they choose the same tried and trusted places year in year out and miss out on many new experiences.”
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