Regardless of the continued price of residing disaster, many people are nonetheless making an attempt to get away, with virtually three quarters of UK adults (71%) already planning to or prone to go on vacation in 2024, new analysis from journey finance supplier John Lewis Finance has discovered.
On common, vacationers plan to take three holidays in 2024, with the UK the most well-liked vacation spot, with two in 5 (40%) planning a keep this 12 months. Spain is the second hottest vacation spot, adopted by France and the USA.
High 10 vacationer locations for 2024
- UK (40%)
- Spain (21%)
- France (13%)
- USA (10%)
- Italy (9%)
- Greece (9%)
- Portugal (6%)
- Germany (4%)
- Turkey (4%)
- Canada (4%)
Trip on the seaside is in – Airbnb is out
Seaside and metropolis breaks have been discovered to be the most well-liked kinds of getaways, with 40% of UK adults planning a seaside vacation in 2024 and 39% taking a metropolis break.
Two out of 5 (19%) are planning an all-inclusive trip or resort, which makes it the third hottest selection.
With regards to the selection of lodging, lodges are the most well-liked choice for the overwhelming majority (61%) of vacationers in comparison with solely 13% who go for Airbnb or homestays.
Cash issues
Seventy per cent of UK adults at all times trade overseas forex earlier than touring overseas on vacation, and 79% really feel that having the native forex makes issues extra accessible whilst you’re away. A 3rd (33%) of UK adults have been caught short-handed, unable to purchase one thing whereas away as a result of they did not have the money.
Matt Richardson of John Lewis Finance commented: “Whether or not it is a brief journey someplace within the UK or a visit additional afield, a vacation to look ahead to can go a good distance in terms of lifting your spirits within the winter months.
“With so many great areas to discover on our doorstep, it is actually optimistic to see the UK characteristic so prominently in vacationers’ itineraries this 12 months.
“For these touring additional afield this 12 months, we encourage all vacationers to make sure they do not miss out on any wonderful and genuine experiences reminiscent of eating or buying at native markets by at all times carrying native forex.”