A quarter of parents in Connacht say they have let children ‘dictate’ their holiday destination, according to a major new survey looking at how people in this country make the choice each year. Overall, the research carried out by Opinium on behalf of Multitrip.com shows just over a quarter of parents let the kids decide, while 41 per cent say they will never do this.
The survey also shows that 50 per cent of adults in Connacht let their partner decide where they will go on holiday, and men are more likely to let their partner decide where to go on holiday, at 60 per cent, compared to women at 48 per cent.
Researchers also examined the role of technology in influencing our holiday planning, as 64 per cent have used social media for inspiration on what to do while they are on holidays, 43 per cent say they have used TV or movies for holiday destination ideas.
MD of Multitrip.com, Jason Whelan, says: “I am not surprised that social media is the first source of inspiration, thanks to our devices, we now have unlimited access to virtual tours of the most incredible destinations.
“Whether it is your partner, social media, your kids, or your favourite TV travel show that sparks inspiration for your holiday, it is important to remember the practicalities that apply for any holiday and travel insurance is a major factor to help ensure peace of mind.
“Holidaymakers should be sure to book their travel insurance as soon as they book their holiday to help protect their investment. Travelling without insurance could leave you paying a hefty bill if something were to go wrong. With medical costs rising globally, travel insurance is that added layer of peace of mind that all travellers need.”
