Booking a holiday and the journey there for Britons is more exciting than the holiday itself
Almost a third (31%) feel most excited when on the journey to the destination, nearly 1 in 5 of us (19%) say it is when we actually book our vacation and 10% of us say we are the most excited when deciding where to go on holiday.
LONDON – Our holidays might be the highlight of our year, when we enjoy a few precious weeks away from the pressures of our lives at home. Yet for many people, the excitement starts long before we actually arrive at our destination.
The planning and preparation for our travels is enough to put Brits in a good mood according to new findings from the Great British Holiday Report commissioned by Teletext Holidays. Almost a third (31%) feel most excited when on the journey to the destination, nearly 1 in 5 of us (19%) say it is when we actually book our vacation and 10% of us say we are the most excited when deciding where to go on holiday.
23% book within two months of travel and more than two thirds (67%) book within six months of departure. Of these, 12% are possibly enticed by last-minute offers, and book within a month of travel. “There are deals to be had right up until the last minute and we’d encourage those people who would typically book well in advance, to keep their eyes open for last minute offers too” said Amy Patel, Teletext Holidays
Men are the most likely to book a last minute deal, whilst women are almost twice as likely to book more than a year in advance. Although the average Briton spends £554.40 per person on their holiday it’s important to note that a total of 45% spend £400 or less, with just 17% spending more than £800. This indicates that a budget-friendly break, rather than a luxury getaway, is now the preferred option for the majority of Britons.
Yet, almost a third of Britons (31%) say they feel as if they have been ripped off when booking a holiday. Families are particularly budget conscious and feel more cheated than others. “Value for money is really important to our customers; this is why we recently launched our campaign Best Holidays… Best Prices, which ensures the prices you see on our website are the best prices available from the suppliers we work with” said Amy Patel.
The Report, commissioned by Teletext Holidays showed that when travelling overseas, the most popular countries for families are:
- Spain
- France
- USA
- Greece
- Italy
The most popular city spots for Britons are:
- Barcelona
- Paris
- Dublin
- Rome
- Amsterdam
And the most popular beach holiday spots for Britons are:
- Barcelona
- Florida
- Benidorm
- San Francisco
- Sydney
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