Top 20 signs of a good family holiday revealed – including having stories to tell and taking photos | The Sun
THE top 20 signs of a good family break include having lots of stories to tell, hundreds of photos and videos on your phone – and needing a holiday after the holiday because it was so action-packed.
A study of 2,000 parents of children aged 16 and under revealed the top indicators of a successful trip, with 30 per cent believing not having a chance to think about work is a key one.
But 31 per cent think it was a good holiday if you reply with a host of information about what you did when people ask how it was – rather than the usual “it was good, thanks”.
Others believe immediately rebooking a trip to the same location is a sign of a great break, along with children never complaining about being bored.
Alex Meyer at Butlin’s, which commissioned the research to highlight its family midweek breaks from £49 including children’s live shows, swimming and unlimited fairground rides, said: “We all want our holidays to be memorable.
“And for many, a sign of a great trip is having a jam-packed schedule of activities and events that everyone enjoys.
“Ultimately, a great holiday should bring families closer together with something for everyone involved.
“While the research also showed one of the signs of a truly great holiday is almost feeling the need for another one due to having a fully action-packed week.”
It also emerged that, for 59 per cent, it’s more important than ever to find holidays that offer good value as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.
And 30 per cent believe getting such value and having lots of things included in the price are one of the most important things about a trip away.
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Of the family holidays respondents had been on, they estimated 58 per cent were ‘truly great’, with 67 per cent reckoning that when it boils down to it, such trips are the most important things in their lives.
While 16 per cent think a holiday after a holiday would be in order if you’ve had a brilliant week away with the family, due to needing to recover from all the fun.
More than half (55 per cent) find it exciting when deciding on where to go on a break, but 17 per cent find it tricky and 10 per cent find it frustrating trying to keep everyone happy.
Great food, good weather and having a swimming pool and a clean hotel were the among the more modest important components to a stay.
TOP 20 SIGNS OF A GOOD HOLIDAY, ACCORDING TO PARENTS
1. Everyone in the family having a good time
2. The kids want to go back there
3. The children never complained about being bored
4. Lots of stories to tell
5. You laughed more than you remember having done for ages
6. Talk about it for ages after
7. The kids are telling all of their friends about it
8. You recommend the location to others
9. You feel clear headed
10. You don’t think about being back home
11. You hardly spent any time scrolling on your phone
12. You have hundreds of pics and videos on your phone
13. When people ask you about it you have loads to tell them, rather than simply replying with “It was good, thanks”
14. Kids were so busy they didn’t argue
15. Not having chance to think about work
16. No matter what you paid for it, you think you got a good deal
17. You immediately rebook another holiday at the same place
18. You can’t wait to tell your work colleagues and friends about it
19. You don’t miss your own bed
20. You feel like you need another holiday afterwards because it was so action-packed
However, two thirds think finding a holiday destination that caters for everyone’s desires while offering great value can be a tricky task.
As a result, 27 per cent have had to resort to taking turns when picking a holiday location according to the OnePoll data.
Although one in five have never let their kids pick where they go on holiday.
It also emerged 48 per cent go on extended family holidays from siblings to parents and grandparents.
Alex Meyer, from Butlins, added: “What’s clear from the research is that people want more for their money and want to feel they’re getting real value from their trip away.
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“This can be tricky when trying to cater for everyone, particularly if you’re looking to head away with your wider family too.
“Thankfully, our resorts have everything in one place so those who want to enjoy a variety of live shows as well as fun activities don’t have to look far or pay any extra to put smiles on faces.”
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