TripAdvisor announced the results of its health and
fitness on vacation survey of more than 1,400 U.S. travelers, revealing that
healthy eating and exercise play an integral role.....
in many Americans’ vacations.
Sixty-nine percent say healthy eating is important to them when traveling for
leisure, while 53 percent always or often exercise when they’re on the road.
Travelers’
Top Physical Activities on Vacation
Walking – 87%
Swimming – 46%
Hiking – 35%
Using cardio machines – 23%
Biking – 16%
Travelers’
Favored Spots for Vacation Work-Outs
Hotel gym – 52%
Pool – 42%
Beach – 38%
Hotel room – 27%
Flight – 9%
Training
While Traveling
Among those that exercise on vacation, 31 percent say
their primary motivation is to maintain their fitness regimen. A further 28
percent do so in order to avoid gaining weight, while the third most popular
reason for exercising on holiday is to capitalize on having more free time to
work out (14 percent).
33 percent of all respondents always or often take
fitness paraphernalia, such as workout clothes, with them on vacation. However,
among those that tote fitness gear on their travels, 27 percent never make use
of it, while a further 26 percent rarely do so.
13 percent of survey respondents have taken a vacation
dedicated to improving their health, with the same number planning to do so in
the coming 12 months.
Healthy
Road Habits
66 percent of all respondents say they often eat
healthily on vacation, while a further nine percent always do so when traveling
for leisure.
58 percent start their trip as they mean to go on, by
packing healthy foods for the journey to their destination.
In the interests of a balanced lifestyle, 62 percent
choose to order healthy menu items while vacationing, and 37 percent store
wholesome foods in the hotel fridge.
Temptations
on Tour
36 percent have dieted in preparation for a vacation,
while 33 percent have started a diet after a vacation – and 29 percent say they
always or often gain weight during a trip.
Travelers confess that delicious cuisine and cocktails
can be hard to resist: 65 percent are more likely to overindulge on food on
vacation than while at home, while 49 percent are more likely to overindulge on
alcohol.
In spite of calorie-laden temptations on the road, 81
percent rarely or never feel guilty about their vacation excesses, post-trip.
Savvy
Sun Practices
87 percent of all respondents say sun safety is important
to them on vacation, and while 60 percent indicate they always use sunscreen
when traveling in warm climates, a further 28 percent often do so.
While one in five travelers say they always sunbathe on
vacation in warm climates, 30 percent rarely do so, and 24 percent avoid
catching rays altogether.
The “lobster-look” gets a resounding thumbs-down, with 85
percent rarely or never claiming to get sunburned in warm climates.
“While
most Americans will spend at least some of their vacation relaxing, many now
balance their fun with fitness, as TripAdvisor’s survey shows that a
significant number of travelers also prioritize personal health on their
trips,” said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at TripAdvisor.
Πηγή : travelindustrywire.com
Πηγή : travelindustrywire.com
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