What do you miss most when you’re away?

I’ve found this interesting article, well i found it a little worrying to think we can’t go away for a week / fortnight and switch off!

Despite spending most of our working days longing for some blissful days on a sun lounger, almost half of us Britons spend their holidays pining for some of their favourite home comforts.  Really?
A new study has revealed that a comfortable bed and a good cup of tea are amongst the things that we miss most whilst on holiday abroad. I don’t agree with that at all as I find the beds on ships are the most comfortable i’ve ever slept in. The research, found that almost half (42 per cent) of the nation identified that they will miss their own bed more than they will their friends, family or partner this summer, however for one in five of us, it’ll be a good cup of tea that we long for whilst on holiday. A quarter (23 per cent) will pine for pets whilst sunning themselves on the beach and one in 10 of us will miss our favourite TV series. Just skyplus or use catch up tv!!

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1.    Our own bed

2.    Our pet

3.    Our own toilet

4.    Tea bags

5.    Wifi

6.    Laptop

7.    Television

8.    Relatives

9.    Our friends

10.  Our fridge of food – I cant imagine anyone thinking this on a cruise! 

Meanwhile, a poll found that nearly two thirds of us admit to loading up our suitcases with our favourite foods when travelling, with many admitting we struggle to find the brands we’re used to when in a foreign country.

A further 48 per cent claim it’s to avoid the extortionate prices found in foreign supermarkets for British brands. The survey found that over half of holidaymakers can’t resist a proper ‘brew’ and pack their own teabags – with women being more likely to pack them.  This is what makes cruising such good value as you wouldn’t need to worry about cost as its all included anyway!

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1)    Teabags – 54%

2)    Biscuits – 48%

3)    Instant Coffee – 31%

4)    Crisps – 17%

5)    Brown Sauce – 15%

6)    Noodles – 11%

7)    Tomato Ketchup – 9%

8)    Powdered Milk – 6%

9)    Sugar – 6%

10)  Instant Mashed Potato – 3%

Mashed Potato………..!!???   Now i would say this information wouldn’t apply to a cruise holiday as there is more than enough food and a fabulous choice onboard plus the cruises I’ve been on have always had a good selection of teas / coffees.

What are your thoughts? Is there anything you just couldn’t leave home without.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I must admit I would only say I’d miss my dogs but as they are with family and being looked after it wouldn’t worry me.  I would just look forward to seeing them after the holiday!

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Haydn

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Hello everyone, My name is Haydn , I live in Caerphilly South Wales with my wife and 2 young sons. I have been in the Travel Industry for just over 23 years now, specializing in cruising for the last 13 years. I have been on a variety of Cruise ships,…

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