The ‘most popular’ holiday habits revealed – from the relaxing to the surprising
FOR millions of people, heading off on holiday is the perfect excuse to indulge in a bit of ‘me’ time.
A poll of 2,000 adults who travel found seven in 10 focus on their well-being when abroad – with walking (61 per cent), reading a book (50 per cent) and exercising (33 per cent) high on the list of holiday activities.
And while 24 per cent simply maintain their usual good habits while away from home, 50 per cent use a trip away as the perfect time to start a new self-care routine.
When it comes to taking part in fitness activities, 37 per cent would choose this over enjoying a cocktail and 31 per cent would turn down relaxing on a sunbed in favour of being active.
The research was commissioned by Hilton, which has expanded its partnership with Peloton, offering its bikes to hotels across the UK, Germany and Puerto Rico, and participating properties in Canada.
Amanda Al-Masri, vice president of wellness at the hotel brand, said: “Wellness can be an influential factor when it comes to holiday choices for some travellers – even when people are away, they don’t want to break their routine or healthy habits.
“Expanding our industry-first partnership with Peloton allows us to offer an elevated wellness experience, whether guests are starting a fitness routine or are looking to maintain the habits they keep at home.”
The study also found that to ensure a self-care routine is maintained away from home, 30 per cent always make a list of priorities beforehand while 29 per cent set time aside each day during their stay.
Nearly three in 10 (28 per cent) only focus on the smaller habits, 25 per cent set boundaries to help them make more mindful choices and 22 per cent set a daily to-do list.
But 47 per cent find being away from home allows them more time to focus on their mental and physical wellness.
And during the booking process, exercise facilities are the top priority for 23 per cent of travellers, as 37 per cent like to keep fit once a day when away – exercising an average of 49 minutes.
Despite 87 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll, having every intention of maintaining healthy habits such as this, 14 per cent do find it difficult to stick to them when they are away.
For 74 per cent, not being in their usual everyday routine was their main struggle while 31 per cent blamed the lack of equipment when away.
Daniel Sprung, senior director international, partnerships and commercial at Peloton said: “We are constantly innovating to meet our members and prospective members where they are.
“Expanding access to our Peloton Bike and extensive content, in partnership with Hilton, was a natural next step.”