Lost Tradition

A survey has found out the British holiday rituals  soon be lost to history.



The survey of 2,000 British adults, commissioned by Teletextholidays.co.uk, found out how holiday-making both at home and abroad has evolved over the last generation.

TOP 10 VANISHING HOLIDAY CUSTOMS, as voted for by Brits:

THEN – THOSE WE THINK ARE DYING OUT:

NOW – WHAT WE’VE REPLACED THEM WITH:

1.

Sending postcards (78%)

Emailing/texting updates to family and friends while still on holiday (35%)

2.

Taking travellers cheques (57%)

Taking spending money out of an ATM when abroad (32%)

3.

Perusing travel brochures from the travel agent (50%)

Doing holiday research by reading online travelogues and reviews (45%)

4.

The post-holiday slideshow/ printed photo album (40%)

Uploading photos and videos to social media whilst still on holiday (22%)

5.

Using baby oil or low-factor sun cream (and getting burnt) (35%)

Using high-factor sun cream (55%)

6.

Taking off 2 weeks for one main holiday (33%)

Going on multiple long weekends/short breaks abroad (32%)

7.

Clapping when the plane lands (33%)

Keeping our headphone in from the moment the plane takes off to when it lands (9%)

8.

Buying over-sized novelty souvenirs/ novelty booze (30%)

Packing efficiently so we don’t pay luggage excess (51%)

9.

Carrying money in a concealed bum bag/money belt (27%)

Carrying credit/debit cards, and a little cash (33%)

10.

Packing 3 x as many clothes as we need (23%)

Travelling light with hand luggage only (21%)

Also featuring on the list of rituals we think are dying out include seeking out the local British-inspired café or pub (18%) and saving all our paper travel tickets throughout the trip (20%).


TOP 5 BRITISH SEASIDE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS THAT WE NO LONGER DO

1.       Sending ‘saucy’ postcards (66%)

2.       Watching Punch and Judy/variety shows and taking donkey rides (53%)

3.       Buying sticks of rock as souvenirs (50%)

4.       Navigating the route with an A3 map book (43%)

5.       Watching an ‘end of the pier’ comedy show (42%)

Tom Sainsbury, Marketing Director at Teletext Holidays, says “The world has changed so much in the last 30 years, with everything from advances in technology to increased work opportunities – it’s no wonder that our travel traditions have also had to evolve along with us!”

How has your holiday changed over the years?