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50
40
Non-applicable
Extremely poor
Poor
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
30
20
10
0
Figure 8.4
Standard of facilities in accommodation. Numbers of respondents who rated
the facilities in categories from extremely poor to excellent in response to the question
'How well did the facilities at your accommodation on your last family holiday cater for
the size and shape of your family? (NB: If you stayed in multiple types of accommodation
on your last holiday, please select the one you stayed in for the most nights)'
around a gorgeous apartment'. Similarly, another person stated a 'five star
apartment … just amazing'.
Some respondents were unable to identify their best holiday, as they had
'only been on one family holiday'. Others claimed that their best holiday
was without their children or without a young child - for example 'the one
where we left our youngest with my parents' or 'weekend away when only
had one child'. A 'staycation' was also mentioned: 'if we stay at home we
usually have the best time. We can do short day trips. My kids hate spending
time in the car for longer than 30 minutes.'
The following question was 'In thinking about all your past family
holiday experiences, describe your worst family holiday and explain why
