Men vs. women holiday showdown
Women wear the trousers when it comes to choosing a holiday destination, but when it comes to finances, men are more likely to take charge and spend around 20% more per week on holiday as a result, according to research by Tesco Travel Money.
Deciding where to go on holiday can be the biggest challenge, but it seems women win the battle hands down; as 27% of females believe they are more likely to influence the decision of where they are going compared to 17% of males.
However, the power soon shifts once on holiday. Despite the perception that women love to shop, the research reveals males spend on average £58 more than females (£368 vs. £310) per week when away, and more than half (56%) of males say they are in charge of the holiday finances.
Overall, one in five (37%) people say they always end up spending more than they want to when they go away, rising to 41% amongst males compared to 34% of females. One third (34%) of savvy Brits say they always end up taking too much money.
John Howells, Head of Travel Money at Tesco Bank, said: "Whilst there are some differences between the way men and women perceive their holiday finances, one thing everyone will agree on is that they want to get the most out of their holiday money.
"With the average person spending £338 each week whilst away, it is essential people find the best deal to make your holiday money stretch a lot further, and ensure you don't lose out on any savings you might have made by picking up a cheap break in the off-peak season sales."
Location, location, location
The most popular dream holiday scenario selected by both men and women was relaxing on the beach and doing as little as possible (38%). This was closely followed by just over one fifth (22%) of people choosing cultural city holidays that involve an element of sightseeing, and 14% wanting a holiday that is fun for all the family.
When it comes to their ideal holiday, more women preferred city breaks (25% vs. 19% of males) and family-focused (15% vs. 12% of males) holiday scenarios, in contrast to the more men who desired sport and outdoor activity holidays (16% vs. 8% of females), and destinations with a good night life (7% vs. 3% of females).
Men are also surprisingly the most romantic when it comes to holidays. While men are more likely to want to go away on holiday with their partner than women (55% vs. 50% of females), women are more group-orientated, choosing their families (26% vs. 17% of males) and friends (15% vs. 12% of males) as their chosen companions.