Thursday, 11 September 2014

Quality Family Time?

More than 12.5 million people (18%)1 have enjoyed a '3G' holiday in the past year, meaning at least three generations of the family were on the trip.



Research from Sainsbury's Bank Travel Insurance found spending quality time together is the main motivation for these trips according to 66% of 3G travellers. Almost a quarter (24%), were celebrating a family event such as a birthday or wedding and 12% said it was to share the cost of childcare. A further 11% booked their 3G trip to split the cost of accommodation and other holiday expenses, and the same number (11%) say they went along because another family member offered to pay for them.

When asked who paid for the holiday, less than a third (31%) said that all parties paid their own way. The eldest generation were the most likely to cover the cost (25% of 3G trips), followed by the middle generation (21%). In 19% of cases, the costs were split between some, but not all, family members and on 5% of 3G trips, the youngest generation paid for the holiday.

When asked about their holiday experience, 80% of travellers felt having multiple generations on holiday had a positive impact on their trip.

Other Findings:

Families spent more time together than ever before - 45%

Family bonded during break - 39%

Holiday was more enjoyable than normal holiday - 32%

Enjoyed more activities and excursions than normal - 27%

Holiday was more relaxing as a result of the multiple generations – 19%

 
What is your favourite holiday?

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