The top 5 reasons Brits don't trust their partner to book a holiday

80% of holiday trips are booked by women who take charge through concern that their male counterpart will mess it up.

18:02 10 April 2014

Online travel agency sunshine.co.uk has conducted a survey, which revealed that when it comes to booking a holiday, 80per cent of women are in charge. 

 

The survey, which was participated by 1,855 over 18s, revealed that more than half of British women who are planning a holiday wouldn’t trust their partners when it comes to choosing a holiday destination and accommodation. 

 

Of the 57per cent of people whose last break was a couple’s holiday, 81per cent of these were booked by women. 

 

Asked about why they wouldn’t allow their partners to do the booking, women said that they worry their partner would spend too much on the break (26 per cent); that they wouldn’t budget enough (17 per cent); and 9 per cent said they would rather be in charge.

 

Chris Clarkson, Managing Director of sunshine.co.uk, said: ‘The idea of going abroad on holiday is instantly exciting, especially when you know you’re going to get some relaxing time away with your partner when it is a couple’s holiday.

 

‘People can have very different tastes and this means that there are bound to be some disagreements when it comes to choosing where to go, where to stay and what to do when you’re there. 

 

‘Whilst one person may love to spend their time lazing by the pool, their partner might be raring to go and want to explore their holiday destination. 

 

‘It’s all about meeting in the middle and finding somewhere that works for both of you. Before booking, sit down and talk about what you want to get from the holiday and go from there. 

‘You should both be involved in the booking process, as that’s one of the most exciting parts!’ 

 

 

The top five main reasons why Brits don't trust their partner to book their holiday:

 

1. Think they’d pick an undesirable destination (55%) 

2. They'd book sub-standard accommodation (47%) 

3. They'd spend too much (26%)

4. Spend too little (17%) 

5. Prefer to be in charge (9%)