subject: Are multigenerational holidays to Spain on the rise? [print this page] The number of those taking trips to Paradors in Spain who travel in family groups may be on the increase.
An article in the Independent cites research conducted by Travelsupermarket.com, which found that more young adults than ever are going abroad with their parents.
It added: "Other recent research discovered that nearly three million families will go on a 'greycation' this year - a term used to describe three generations holidaying together."
Meanwhile, another study conducted by travel industry body Abta noted that large family bookings, including those for Spanish hotels, accounted nearly half (41 per cent) of the passengers last year. This category encompassed groups that included between five and ten consumers.
One of the main factors causing the rise in such vacations is money, Travelsupermarket.com discovered.
Those travelling to stay in Paradors and other forms of accommodation were often keen to save the pennies and by heading abroad in a big group, they were able to do this.
"Travelsupermarket found that younger people aren't known as the piggy-bank generation for nothing. Nearly a quarter of adults admit their parents have paid for or supplemented the cost of a holiday since they turned 18," the publication noted.
It went on to point out that one in 20 consumers polled by the organisation confessed their parents still pay for their breaks regardless of their age.
Meanwhile, 18 per cent of parents said their own mothers and fathers were on hand during holidays to provide free babysitting.
Getting cheap breaks could be at the forefront of Britons' minds, including those keen to stay in Spanish hotels. There are predictions that, thanks to government spending cuts, the budgets of people in the country will be further restricted.
Those with jobs in the public sector may be leading the trend when it comes to cheaper vacations as this is where many of the reductions will be made.
Are multigenerational holidays to Spain on the rise?
By: William hoffman
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