89% of Aussies prefer world tours to weddings

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With Valentines Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to tell you that Aussies can’t be arsed with weddings and would prefer a nice, relaxing vacation instead.

Comparetravelinsurance.com.au did a survey recently, which revealed nine in 10 Aussies would prefer spending the mountains of cash required for a wedding on a dream getaway instead.

And it seems in a turning of gender tables, out of those who would want to splurge on a big wedding ceremony, 56% were male versus 44% female.

Those between the ages of 18 and 24 were also more likely to say ‘yes’ to a wedding, followed by the 25-34 age bracket.

Natalie Ball, director of Comparetravelinsurance.com.au, said, “We’ve always known Australians to be an intrepid bunch but these insights were surprising!

“It’s eye-opening that so many people were more enthused about a holiday than their own wedding. Perhaps Aussies are reassessing their goals and rejecting conventional milestones in favour of adventure and exploration.”

On top of this recent study, other research has shown that holidays, as opposed to material goods, are far more likely to boost a person’s happiness.

A survey by Booking.com found that a holiday can even trump the joy we experience from major events like job offers, engagements, weddings and even the birth of a child. How’s that for a thriving travel industry?!

Ball added, “The experiences you gain from travel will stay with you forever and create lasting memories. Ultimately, holidays are all about enjoyment, relaxation and time with loved ones.

“It may not be the traditional choice, but a getaway may the perfect Valentines gift this year!”

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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