News Copy – by Grant Bailey Money woes, where to eat and what film to watch are the subjects most likely to ignite summer holiday squabbles among British families, it has emerged. A study revealed the balancing act parents face when trying to keep the kids amused during the six-week summer break. Research of 2,000 mums and dads with children …

News Copy  by Grant Bailey Tour operator Virgin Holidays has become the first in the UK to offer divorce holidays for customers who have just endured a painful marriage break-up. The unique Las Vegas breaks, available to all divorcees, include personal styling sessions, photo-shoots and shopping sprees to help ease them into the next chapter of their lives. The four-night …

News Copy – by Richard Jenkins Kind-hearted Brits who take on the role of travel agent for mates’ breaks and holidays are losing out on around £197m a year due to last minute cancellations, it has emerged. Research revealed nine in 10 adults admit they always rely on one person to organise group events like away day football matches, stag …

News Copy Seven in 10 families have taken a ‘multi-generational holiday’ – by travelling with their relatives, it has emerged. The trend of busy families pooling their resources to spend quality time together away from the rigours of every day life emerged in a study carried out among 1,000 parents and 1,000 grandparents. According to the report 52 per cent …

News Copy Busy Brits will only take their children on seven family days out this year – with the seaside the top destination, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults revealed a hectic life, not being able to get the same time off as the other half, and money issues are putting the brakes on the number of …

News Copy – By Astrid Hall Families dream of holidays full of trips to the beach and days spent enjoying outdoor activities – but in reality lose five days to rain and fall out with each other on five occasions, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study among 2,000 parents discovered there is often a big difference …

News Copy  – By Robert Knight Millions of Brits are relying on ‘house-sitters’ to give them peace of mind when they’re away on holiday, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found two thirds depend on friends, family and neighbours to check in on their homes while they jet off on their sunshine break. And 35 per …

News Copy – By Astrid Hall The average hard-working family spends nearly £5,000 a year on holidays, a study has found. From ice-creams to sun loungers and day trips to flights, families will take two holidays a year, which sees parents cough up £2,417 for each nine day-long vacation. Researchers polling 2,000 mums and dads found they will spend £363.74 …

– By Rob Knight Going on a hen or stag do could set you back almost £1,000, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found the typical do abroad costs a total of £998 – including around £125 for accommodation, £119 for drinks and £101 for food. It’ll also set you back an average of …

News Copy  by Grant Bailey The average summer break from school will involve 11 day trips, 344 miles of travel – and two cases of sunburn, a study has revealed. A survey of 2,000 British families found the long summer holiday away from lessons will also see children spend 11 and a half hours at the swimming pool, nine hours …