The vast majority of families with children (92%) plan to take at least one family vacation in 2010, up from 88% in 2009, according to TripAdvisor. Some 33% plan to take both domestic and international family trips, up 5% from the year prior. Three quarters (75%) plan to spend the same or more on family travel in 2010 compared to 2009.
To entertain their children on trips, 45% of parents turn on a TV or DVD player, 23% encourage their children to read, and 10% give their kids new toys.
The most popular vacation activities in which families plan to partake are:
• Relaxing at the beach (69%);
• Visiting a historic site (62%);
• Visiting a museum (50%);
• Visiting a national park (46%); and
• Visiting an amusement/theme park (41%). [Travel/Tourism, Family]
Source: “Family Travel,” TripAdvisor, Brooke Ferencsik, 141 Needham St., Newton, MA 02464; 6174-670-6575; bferencsik@tripadvisor.com; www.tripadvisor.com.
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