ABTA Travelspirit Family Holiday Survey

Holidaying with the family? Then Travelspirit wants to hear from you.
 Fill in the survey and win a 3 nights to Marbella for two, staying at the four-star Don Miguel hotel.
* Terms and conditions apply

Survey results will appear in the ABTA Travelspirit Summer issue published in July.

Q1. What is your average annual holiday spend, excluding spending money?

Q2. What is your marital status?

Q3. How many children do you have?

Q4. Do you plan to take a family holiday this year? (if NO please go to Question 6)

Q5. How long do you plan to go for?

Q6. What has been your favourite destination or resort with your family?

   

     Why?
   

Q7. How far in advance do you normally book your family holiday?

Q8. How could the travel industry simplify booking your holiday?

   

Q9. What are your main priorities for an excellent family holiday?
      Please rate the following from 1- 6, with 1 being the lowest importance and 6 the highest.

Health & Safety
Good Weather
Childcare an Crèche Facilities
Other families
Nightlife
No other families
Good Food
Price
Good beaches
 

Q10. What are the worst things about a family holiday?
         Please rate the following from 1- 6, with 6 being the worst.

Cost
Your family
Delays
Deciding what to take with you
Complicated brochure pricing
Other Guests
Unfulfilled expectations
Other (please state)

Q11. At what age do you think children should be before you would take them to a developing country?

      

        If you chose any answer except 'Doesn't matter', what are your reasons for your answer?

     
       If other please state:

Q12. Do you feel well informed about the following? :

Insect repellents for the family Skin care for children
Kids passports Jabs for the kids
Insurance What kids should eat and drink abroad

 

 

 

Q13. Which of the following would you like to see included in your family holiday? (click on all that apply)

Airport transfers to the resort/hotel Kids club at the hotel/resort
Crèches and baby-sitting facilities/child minding Kids pools - lifeguards
Guarantee of high chairs in resorts/restaurants Car rental

 




Q14. At what age would you allow your child to travel alone?

Q15. Which is the most family-friendly airline you have flown with and why?
     

Q16. Which of the following would you like to see airlines do? (click on all that apply)

Provide pre-booking of seats
Kids after the age of two should still get a discounted fare
Kids up to the age of two shouldn't have to sit on your lap - introduce kids seats
Better in-flight entertainment
Allow you to get on last
To provide fresh milk
to offer use of a microwave
Not to offer peanuts
Allow you to take the buggy as hand luggage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q17. Would you consider going on holiday with your in-laws or extended family?

      If yes, what was/is your main reason for going on a family holiday?      

Q18. When are you most likely to argue? Please tick all that are appropriate

Before your trip
Before you get to the airport
At the airport
When you are on the flight
When you arrive
At the resort
ALL

 

 

 

Q19. Do you find family holidays relaxing?

Survey results will appear in the ABTA Travelspirit Summer issue published in July.

* Entrants must be UK residents and over 18 years of age. All UK entrants will receive a free copy of ABTA Travelspirit (worth £2.95).

The prize is subject to availability and must be taken within the next 12 months and not during the peak period. All flights included. The hotel is on a B&B basis.
Closing date for entries 25 June.

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