Create Everlasting Memories with the Family rather than Credit Card Debt

Sydney, 21 December 2018; Tis the season of gifting and independent research* from  Trafalgar shows that consumer goods are no longer providing the gratification people are looking for over the holiday season, with 74% preferring to have experiences over having “things.”

Aussies will each spend an average of $1,325** over Christmas this year, with two-thirds of people regretting the amount of money they forked out***. The gift of travel is priceless and the memories of a holiday with loved ones will far surpass the credit card debts that will be accumulated from buying gifts for the whole family.

Whether it's spending invaluable time with children before they grow up, giving them a cultural and geographical education that exceeds the classroom or creating an everlasting bond on a once in a lifetime trip with three generations – grandchildren, parents and children - these are the precious moments that will last a lifetime.

Trafalgar continues to lead the way in multi-generational travel with the launch of its 2019 Family Experiences program. Each carefully-crafted itinerary allows families to reconnect, as well as combatting the complexities of travelling as a family because everything is taken care of. The thought of hiring a car, navigating maps and uncovering the perfect route through an unknown destination where language may be a barrier, as well as finding accommodation with interconnecting rooms can be all too much for some - with a staggering 89%* of consumers saying travel is stressful and difficult to plan. With WI-FI equipped transport, an experienced family-friendly Travel Director always on hand, comfortable accommodation and meals that will please even the fussiest young palettes, guests needn't worry about a thing. Travelling with other likeminded families also allows children to make lifelong friends and parents to relax and unwind as the kids play amongst themselves. 

The host of immersive activities on offer will not only connect the brood, but also connect them to the locals at each destination - such as an encounter with the last remaining “Leprechaun Whisperer” on NEW Shamrocks and Leprechauns through Ireland , which will have them visiting the Game of Thrones film set, trying their hand at medieval archery as well as having one of Trafalgar's famous Be My Guest dining experiences at a sheep farm on the Wild Atlantic Way. The array of nine trips across Europe, USA and South America could also find them battling it out together at Gladiator School in Rome, ziplining through Costa Rica's dense forest or enjoying lunch with three generations of an Amish family who treat guests to homemade Pennsylvania Dutch cooking at an exclusive Be My Guest dining experience on Pilgrims and Patriots.

Matthew-Cameron Smith, Managing Director of Trafalgar Australia, commented: “The connections and memories we create at a young age stay with us forever. Our family Experiences program has been designed to offer the perfect opportunity to open young minds to new cultures and create experiences that meet the needs when travelling as a family, whilst creating those special moments along the way. All the chaos of planning a family trip is taken care of, so everyone can simply have fun together. Now is the best time to plan 2019 family holidays, offering the greatest value and guaranteeing your family's spot on their ideal trip.”

The perfectly curated travel experience is something that will never be forgotten, so it's time to get thinking differently about a Christmas gift that will keep on giving long after returning home.

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DEAL: There's no better time to book, with 10% off Europe & Britain trips until 31st January, 2019.

For further details visit Trafalgar.com, call 1800 002 007 or see your local travel agent.

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*Independent third-party research of 1,400 participants globally

**Survey conducted by Finder.com.au

***a study by AMP referenced here

About Trafalgar

We are the world's leading and most awarded travel brand, spanning all seven continents of the globe. From viewing the icons, unlocking the Hidden Gems of our Travel Directors and Local Specialists and breaking bread with locals at our exclusive Be My Guest experiences, guests connect to the real depth of the places we go. Everything is taken care of so they can travel with ease and get the real thing, without worrying about a thing. It's 72 years of destination expertise and feedback from over five million happy guests that fuels our innovation to continually deliver Simply the Best holidays.