{"id":11328,"date":"2017-10-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flashpack.preview.uk.com\/2017\/10\/04\/the-one-travel-talent-of-people-in-their-30s\/"},"modified":"2023-03-23T10:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T10:09:17","slug":"travel-talent-habits-people-30s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/solo\/travel\/travel-talent-habits-people-30s\/","title":{"rendered":"The one travel talent of people in their 30s"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve all made bad travel decisions, right?<\/p>\n

That might be waking up in Bangkok to discover you’ve tattooed your face with a septic-looking motif (looking at you, Hangover<\/em> guys) or it could be opting to take that “fun” bus across Paraguay – a choice you come to regret ten, bum-numbing hours later…<\/p>\n

But as we get older, our tolerance for roughing it wanes.<\/p>\n

Suddenly, the prospect of spending a night on a beach to save a few dollars loses its appeal, and we’ll no longer risk life and limb to purchase dodgy second-hand malaria tablets.<\/p>\n

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A new poll from Expedia<\/a>\u00a0reveals that people in their 30s have the most discerning travel tastes of all. The company quizzed over 1,000 US travellers of all ages on their holiday preferences and behaviours.<\/p>\n

They found that millennials (aged 24-35) are most likely to book a hotel on their trip, above all other generations. With a leaning towards luxury, this age group also prefer premium all-inclusive holidays, where annoying little logistical details are taken out of their hands.<\/p>\n

Read more: Why spending time alone makes us happy<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The study also showed that generation X’s (aged 36-55), are prepared to dole out most for their hotel. Of all age groups, people in this bracket undergo the most rigorous research and review process before booking.<\/p>\n

It’s an illuminating picture. Look at the overlap, and you’ll see people in their 30s hit that golden period where they only want the best from travel – and are tireless in their quest to track that down.<\/p>\n

No procrastinating or day-dreaming, here. No crappy rooms where the air con doesn’t work and the sink smells funny. Instead, the astute travel nous of the average 30-something means they’ll accept nothing less than a world-class standard.<\/p>\n

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Compare this to\u00a0Generation Z (18-24), who scrimp on accommodation and take their lead from social media in choosing where to book. A whopping 90% of this age group said their travel decisions were strongly influenced by Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n

Read more: The beginner’s guide to travelling alone<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Baby Boomers (55 upwards) are too distracted to think about luxury. with more than 67% travelling to visit family – rather than a standalone trip.<\/p>\n

So, while the young ‘uns are all off chasing empty Insta-dreams and the older lot are hunting down their relatives, those in their 30s hit the sweet spot by cleaning up on all the best hotels at the best deals.<\/p>\n

Get in.<\/p>\n

Images: Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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