09 Jul 2013
· 90 per cent of holidaymakers detest camping and caravan breaks
· Just 13 per cent of Brits benefit from a one week holiday
· 74 per cent stressed out about luggage allowances
A week's camping with relatives tops the charts of the most hated holiday of all, according to new research from holiday add-ons experts, Holiday Extras.
Of the 2,000 holidaymakers surveyed, 90 per cent confessed to finding traditional holidays under canvas the least enjoyable, suggesting that even in recessionary times, creature comforts are the order of the day.
And it’s not just camping holidays that have been rejected by Brits; a third of holidaymakers say that staying with relatives is the most stressful holiday of all with only 13 per cent of Brits giving them the thumbs up.
It seems that one week holidays are not the answer for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation; just 13 per cent of Brits say they gain any kind of emotional, physical or psychological benefit from a mere week in the sun.
The great outdoors may be good for us, but activity breaks were voted the most hard work by 46 per cent of holidaymakers, with a further 52 per cent saying they need another week away after returning home.
And with various airlines adjusting their baggage allowances, the 74 per cent of holidaymakers who find keeping within the weight limit stressful before they leave for the airport is sure to increase further.
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Notes to editors:
Research: The research took place in June 2013 and includes the responses of 2,000 holiday-makers.
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