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Youngsters take short cuts on short breaks, says Post Office
Young Brits are taking more short breaks than ever before but nearly a quarter are not taking adequate travel insurance, according to research by the Post Office.
According to the latest Post Office figures, 73% of 18-24 year olds are planning to take more than one holiday this year compared to 59% cent last year.
The research found more than 1.5 million 18-24 year olds plan to take at least one short break this year, but 22% say they wouldn’t bother taking out insurance.
Older travellers are more cautious with just 12% of 45-54 year olds travelling uninsured.
Head of travel services Hugh Stacey said: “Short breaks appeal to younger jetsetters who have the freedom and cash to escape for a spontaneous weekend away.
“But it’s worrying to see how many are overlooking what is a holiday essential. Only 14% of all short break policies sold by the Post Office last year were purchased by 18-24 year olds, the majority being bought by older age groups.”
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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