A recent survey of 1,000 Brits carried out by momondo found over half of all questioned experienced ’the holiday blues’, when returning from their travels.
In fact, more women admitted to feeling down than men, with 61% of women and 51% of men feeling sad, in low spirits or depressed, after returning from a holiday.
While 58% of 18-22 year olds, 57% of 23-35 year olds and 58% of 36-55 year olds felt depressed returning from a holiday, a lower percentage of 56-65 year olds - at 47%, experienced these feelings.
Happy holidays…
Conversely 62% of Brits admitted to feeling happier and more positive when taking time off to travel.
Additionally, for 30% of Brits, a holiday has a positive effect on their relationship with their partner. And 20% of Brits stated a holiday has a positive effect on their children.
Though it seems happiness on holiday is dependent for many on their travel companions. For 22% of those surveyed, their people they are travelling with must be happy, for them to have a good holiday themselves.
Beat the blues by booking the next…
momondo found the return to everyday life after a holiday was often made easier for Brits, by fantasising about the next trip.
Interestingly, 26% of women and 21% of men dream about being back on holiday after a trip.
And 28% of women and 20% of men beat the holiday blues by dreaming about the next holiday they would like to take.
Spokesperson at momondo, Lasse Skole Hansen, states: “The annual summer holiday is often the last luxury to be spared if needs must, due to the positive effect it creates..“
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