Vacation goals listed: Poll

By Robert Knight via SWNS

Vacationers have revealed their number one goals for every aspect of their getaways – including their top priorities when booking, the first thing they do when they arrive, and what food they seek out.

A poll of 2,000 UK-based adults found their top priority when arranging a getaway is value for money with sunny weather coming second on the list.

Standard of accommodation was third, while ABTA and ATOL protection was seventh in the top 10 list of number ones for holidaymakers.

Upon reaching their hotel, the first thing people do without fail is unpack their bags followed by checking out the view from the window or balcony – before inspecting the bathroom.

Food is also a key part of any holiday with Italian being the cuisine to top the list of preferences – pipping Greek closely to the post.

The research was commissioned by Jet2holidays, which was recently named the UK’s largest tour operator, and it found that for 62 percent going on vacation is the number one thing they look forward to every year.

A spokesperson for the brand said: "Holidays are hugely important and with good reason.

“They’re a chance for fun, for adventure and to step away from the norms of everyday life while also offering the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and create many happy memories.

"So it’s no wonder they are the top thing people look forward to each year.

“But our research shows many people still look for the same type of things when booking a getaway and even have the same routines holiday after holiday, from the first thing they do when they get to their hotel to their favorite food they seek out.”

The top things adults like doing when on holiday were revealed to be experiencing local culture (20 percent) and trying local food (14 percent).

The nation’s favorite foreign language was revealed to be French (15 percent), closely followed by Spanish (14 percent) and Italian (11 percent).

When packing to go away, underwear was the first thing to go into the suitcase (28 percent) then followed by swimsuits (12 percent).

British vacationers are also more likely to make sure their phone charger is safely stowed before their sunglasses, according to the figures from OnePoll.com.

When it comes to city breaks, the nation’s favorite destination was split between Barcelona, Paris and Rome – with Venice and Vienna also featuring.

The average holidaymaker went on their first holiday without parents or guardians at the age of 16.

And just under one in 10 (eight percent) even experienced their first taste of love while vacationing away.

TOP TEN PRIORITIES WHEN BOOKING A VACATION:

1. Value for money
2. Sunny weather
3. Standard of accommodation
4. Type of accommodation
5. Range of things to do
6. Low cost
7. ABTA/ATOL protection
8. Checking the reviews
9. Flight time
10. Vast choice of destination

TOP 10 THINGS BRITS DO AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE AT THEIR ACCOMMODATION:

1. Unpack
2. Check out the view from the window
3. Inspect the bathroom
4. Explore the local area
5. Test out the bed
6. Go for a drink
7. Login to the WiFi
8. Check out the tea/coffee-making facilities
9. Take a shower
10. Look through all the drawers and wardrobe

TOP 10 VACATION DESTINATIONS:

1. Italy
2. Greece
3. Mainland Spain
4. Canary Islands
5. France
6. Portugal
7. Turkey
8. Cyprus
9. Switzerland
10. Majorca

TOP 10 FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT VACATIONS IN GENERAL:

1. Time away from normal life
2. Switching off and relaxing
3. Making memories
4. Experiencing new things
5. Spending quality time with loved ones
6. Experiencing different cultures
7. Leaving the rainy UK behind
8. Time off work
9. Sampling local cuisines
10. Trying new things