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Parents reliving their childhood trips – by taking children to their favourite holiday destinations

Millions of parents are reliving childhood holiday memories – by taking their kids to destinations they visited themselves when they were young, it has emerged. A study found six out of ten parents have taken their children to beaches, resorts or countries they have fond memories of visiting whilst growing up. Among the most popular [...]


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Over 50s just as adventurous on holiday as the young’uns

The average 50-something holidaymaker is as much of a thrill-seeker as someone half their age, research has revealed. Experts, who studied the holiday habits of 2,000 over 50s, found the stereotypical image of a couple in deckchairs with hankies atop their heads to keep the sun away couldn’t be farther from the truth. The report [...]


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‘Frazzled Friday’- the post-Christmas comedown

Today is ‘frazzled Friday’ – the day the festive excesses finally get the better of us, a study found. Overdosing on food, booze and unwelcome relatives coupled with a realisation there is very little left in the bank to get through January means today will be a struggle. The study also found as many as [...]


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The 51-hour Christmas List- the average mums to-do list

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The average mum will have spent a staggering 51 hours preparing for Christmas by the time the big day arrives, a study has shown. The research revealed the equivalent of more than two days will be spent choosing, purchasing and wrapping presents, making nativity costumes for the kids and taking care of the food shopping. [...]


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18,324 miles around the world- we’re travelling seven times more than our parents did

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The average adult will have travelled more than 18,324 miles around the world by the time they reach 40- almost seven times as far as their own parents did by the same age, research has revealed. A study found on turning 40, the typical adult will have been on at least 13 holidays abroad and [...]


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Planning makes Perfect- women hate surprises (especially when it comes to holidays)

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It has always been considered the most romantic gesture of all – but it has emerged being whisked away on a surprise break is every woman’s worst nightmare… because they have no time to prepare. Research carried out among 2,000 women found six out of ten live in fear of being left with little or [...]


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Brits suffer 9 days of post-holiday blues (and take two weeks to catch up at work)

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It takes the average Brit eight days and 22 hours to get back into a routine after a holiday, a study has revealed. Being forced to set the alarm clock, dealing with the mountain of e-mails at work and tackling the morning commute are all among the top ten reasons why it’s so hard to [...]


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A Lifetime of Holidays- 17 different countries and 282,000 miles travelled

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Sun-seeking Brits will travel to 17 different countries, fly almost 282,000 miles and spend 90 days lounging by the pool over their lifetime. A study of 2,000 Brits has revealed that 228 books will be read, 456 ice-creams will be eaten and 2,394 alcoholic drinks will be sipped. Additionally, almost three months will be spent [...]


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