A poll of 1,200 UK travelers found that at least 77% would revisit the same location as before. Also, 10 (71%) of those returning to their familiar locations also opted to book the exact same accommodation at one point.
Reasons for returning to the same destination include revisiting beautiful places (37%), taking home happy memories (31%), and wanting to find a place that feels like a home away from home (20%).
Trip Down Memory Lane doesn't end there. This year we are re-exploring this year's destinations as we plan to return to certain beaches (48%), restaurants (37%) or scenic perspectives (32%).
The most popular places to revisit include beach spots (46%), country escapes (37%), and camping locations (14%). But nonetheless, over a third (36%) agreed that trying something new was the best part of going to stay.
Darren Whittington, a spokesman for the Camp and Caravanning Club, commissioned the research along with creating tools to reveal the personality of your stay and the list of exciting activities to try out on your next trip.
“By trying new activities and picking up hobbies, you can take your holidays into something you won't forget. With UK holidays accounting for 59% of all the trips we shoot, there are plenty of opportunities to discover new places and things to do, creating memories that last a lifetime along the way.
“And with the growing popularity of stays, more and more people are realizing how much the UK has to offer, whether or not to prioritize excitement or relaxation.”
Over 8 in 10 (86%) agreed that they enjoyed trying something new when they left. And according to them, the best things about broadening their horizons include the opportunity to discover new things (62%), grow as a person (29%), and learn new skills (23%).
A OnePoll survey found that new experiences provide 47% of the time to bond with family, while 15% offer the opportunity to acquire a new hobby.
Respondents were excited to embark on adventures such as going on a cross-country road trip (24%), discovering hidden gems (41%), and visiting sets of favorite movies and TV shows (23%). For activities, we would like to try out a range of activities ranging from wild swimming (14%) and paddle boarding (13%) to mountain climbing and cycling (12%).
In certain areas, Scottish highlands (36%), Cornwall (36%) and the Lake District (35%) are most interested in exploring. They hope to discover a variety of new sights, such as beaches they walk on (44%), historic places to expand their knowledge (41%), and botanical gardens (26%).
And for those who are still not sure about trying something new on their next trip, the potential motivation included opportunities to gain nearby activities (34%) and a fresh perspective on the world (27%).
Darren added: “There's a lot to try and see many people already open to adventure. But for those who don't enjoy trying new things on their vacation, I believe the campsite is a great base to launch themselves in a great outdoors and create a new summer.
“Whether you're drawn to the seaside, the mountains, the forests, or anything in between, there's something for you to discover. It's about time to get out of our everyday lives and experience the beautiful places and opportunities that Britain has to offer.”
