A recent study conducted among 500 Singaporean travellers aged 18-34
has unveiled the top 20 perfect moments that these individuals seek to
experience while on holiday.
The research, commissioned by Contiki, a social travel company
catering to young adults, aimed to identify the key factors that
contribute to creating unforgettable trips. According to the findings,
stepping out of one's comfort zone, meeting new people, trying local
delicacies, and visiting renowned landmarks were among the pivotal
elements.
The study emphasised the significance of exploring beyond one's
comfort zone, with 37% of respondents asserting that pushing boundaries
was essential for an unforgettable journey. Additionally, the majority
of participants valued travelling in groups of at least four people and
engaging in a minimum of four new experiences during their vacations.
Making new friends was considered a key component by 32% of the
respondents, who believed that meeting at least two people added to the
memorability of their trips. Furthermore, indulging in the local cuisine
was regarded as crucial by 66% of the participants, who believed that
trying at least four new dishes contributed to a remarkable vacation.
The research shed light on Singaporean travellers' preferences when
it came to capturing the perfect moments on their trips. On average,
respondents took 73 photos and 14 videos, aiming to document the four
most memorable experiences they encountered. The study revealed that
respondents had been on an average of five truly remarkable trips each.
Furthermore, 21% of those who had travelled solo believed that those
particular vacations had created more enduring memories compared to
other types of travel experiences.
The study also highlighted the growing importance of physical
connections in today's increasingly virtual world. More than half of the
respondents (56%) emphasised the significance of spending quality time
with people while on holiday. Additionally, 47% of the participants felt
so strongly about the importance of memorable vacations that they would
be willing to quit a job that hindered them from taking the necessary
time off.
Singaporean travellers' top 20 moments:
- Drinks or food with a view
- Watching a sunrise or sunset with your friends or family
- Seeing a famous landmark
- Ticking something off their bucket list
- Something funny that becomes a story to tell for years to come
- Trying the local delicacy which is considered unusual at home
- Doing something that takes you out of your comfort zone
- Getting a full tour of a beautiful city
- Some kind of joke or funny event which goes onto become a running joke among friends or family
- Finding the ideal souvenirs/gifts
- Making a connection with a local person/ group of people
- Getting a tour around a local town or village
- Making a new friend
- Doing something adrenaline-spiking, such as bungee jumping or parachuting
- A holiday romance kiss
- Climbing a mountain
- Seeing animals in their natural habitat
- Taking a detour or getting lost and finding an empty beach or amazing view
- Being proposed to/ proposing to someone/ witnessing a proposal
- Swimming in the sea