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Plan your nextgo away? A new survey suggests that the family holidays will skyrocket in popularity this year and in the next one - and if you are about to get into one yourself, know that it will be much more pleasant for the whole family if Your trip is planned in advance.

It is according to a new survey of 2,000 American parents, which noted that more than half (55%) of families have not had a vacation for at least three years - but that 70% plan to Take one in the next 18 months.

When preparing for the holidays, 68% assume new roles when they plan to go on family vacation. One in four relatives said they were their family's "planners", keepingEveryone on the right track and organized. Meanwhile, others said that their partner or coparent is a "chaos agent" - always seeming to cause trouble (18%) or still late (17%).

In partnership withChase IHG rewards credit cards, the study, conducted by OnePoll, also found that 68% agree that there is a lot of planning involved in their family vacation so that they can take place gently.

Seventy-six percent of families said they were able to plan their entire route in six hours over a period of a few days.

Six out of 10 families (61%) are starting to plan at least five weeks in advance.

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Almost two out of five respondents (39%) like to be prepared "at least days" in advance before leaving, while 28% are frantically preparing until the very last minute.

When you are looking to book a place to stay for a vacation, parents have said that the most important factors are the available equipment (47%), ensuring that it is suitable for children (41%) and being Proximity to local cultural attractions (40%).

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While 65% of the parents interviewed feel relaxing as long as their family reached their vacation destination, 72% said they "could finally have fun" when they reached theirhotel room.

"Families are ready to travel again, and we are delighted with the parents because they plan to take over the lost vacation time and create new memories with their children," said Heather Ballsley, main vice-president of loyalty and Partnerships at IHG Hotels & Resorts, which has 17 hotel brands and 6,000 destinations worldwide. "We want families to feel welcomed by their destination, wherever they go to the world. We think everyone deserves to be taken care of in a way that meets their needs - and more than anything, s 'amuse. "

After their arrival, the parents said that the first thing they liked to do was head directly to the pool or bar (31%), look around the hotel (23%) or take a bite to Eat (17%).

During their essential holidays, families said they were making an average of four memorable moments. These moments include trying or learning something new (41%), childhood reminders or other happy moments (40%), or to be proud of each other (40%).Here are some really creative ideas To how to display these memories once you are back home.

In addition, two in three parents (67%) noted that their children were very involved in planning on vacation activities and almost as much (62%) said that their children decide whether the holidays are fun or not.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Parents interviewed said their older children tend to help the most in planning (35%), while their young children just want to have fun (25%).

"Entering the role of main planner for a family vacation to come is not an easy task, especially since it has been a while since most families took the road together," said Ed Olebe , president of Chase Co-Brand Cards. "Consider which tools are at your disposal to help reduce part of this pressure. For example, your travel credit card could be able to simplify travel logistics with advantages such as TSA Precheck credit or Advantages like a free night. "

"The whole family should take advantage of their long -awaited vacation, and we hope that a little planning and having good resources at hand can go great to make sure everyone has a memorable moment."

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