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OrlandoVacation.com conducted a survey to find out how families plan for their vacations. Over 60 families participated in the survey, and these were their responses. With some tips and suggestions from OrlandoVacation.com, we hope that your next family vacation is a fun one!
How do you decide where to go? Decisions
58%
100%
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Lodging
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What kinD of lodging do you typically stay at?
52%
35%
Hotel/ Motel
Vacation home
hotels
8%
5%
Family/ Friends
Other
Vaction homes
vs
PROS
PROS
VACATION HOME TIP!
Restaurant on-site
More space for family
Shuttle service
Full kitchen
Great swimming pools
Multiple full baths
Internet (Wifi)
Multiple bedrooms
No cleaning required
More privacy
CONS
a You can save a lot of money with on vacation home.The cost of a vacati home near Disney World is about the same as 3 or 4 star hotel rooms. However, in a vacation home you can fit up to 10 people in a 4 bedroom house.
ns Also, vacation homes have full kitche . which can save both time and money The savings from only eating 00 breakfast in the home could be $2 or more for a family of 4 on a 5 day vacation.
CONS
Small rooms
No daily maid service
No kitchen
No shuttle service
One bathroom
Internet accessibility not guaranteed
HOW IMPORTANT ARE ACCURATE LODGING IMAGES?
HOW IMPORTANT is cleanLINess of your lodging?
VERY IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT
Most vacation homes and hotels sites do a good job of showing accurate pictures of their rooms.
90%
97%
An uncommon thing to check for is bedbugs. Lift the sheets and the mattress and check along the creases and folds of the bed for evidences of the bug.
What kinD of lodging do you typically stay at?
55%
Tip!
Couple of months before
Book early. The idea of last minute travel deals is long gone. In fact, we suggest everyone book early and then spot check the place where they booked their vacation to see if the price went down. If the price does change (lower) then we suggest you call the company and ask them to lower the price to reflect the new price they are advertising.
3%
13% 29% Couple of First of the year
weeks before
How do you pick your vacation dates?
60%
29%
8%
School/Work Cost Calendars (off-season)
Last minute planners
Weather
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3%
Holidays
CHILDREN
How much influence do your children have over your choice of vacation destinations?
83%
Some input, but I have a final say Decide without their input Kids have complete control
10% 7% What are your goals for your family vacation?
47%
19%
Family Time
Experience New Things
18%
15%
2%
Fun
Relaxation
Education
Family vacations and time spent together help a family's unity, stability, and ability to adapt. Children who experience these types of bonds at an early age saw positive cognitive and emotional development, and healthy social attachment. Resource
Special Thanks Lori Falcon Elizabeth Thielke Maria Moser Jessica Fuqua Jyl Pattee Amy Bellgardt Erin Kotecki Vest Sarah Braesch Sarah Visbeek Heather Solsbery Luschka van Onselen Amy LeForge
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Ramon B. Zabriskie, and Bryan P. McCormick, “The Influences of Family Leisure Patterns on Perceptions of Family Functioning,� Family Relations 50, No. 3 (July 2001): 281-289.
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