ABTA & ATOL Protected

0871 902 5838 Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras

2008 News Archive - Holidays - Couples 'catch up with long weekends'

12 03 2008

Couples who have children can struggle to spend quality time together when their offspring is young, it has been reported.

According to research by Holiday Inn, on average parents enjoy 15 minutes per day in each other's company due to a hectic family life.

However, once children have flown the nest, couples are able to enjoy short breaks and long weekends abroad in order to catch up on one another's company, the organisation reports.

"Getting away is clearly a really important treat for parents - I bet most of them must really look forward to that one night a year in a great, big, comfy hotel bed," Chris Hale, spokesman for Holiday Inn, commented.

He added that once children have left home, a "huge number" of parents choose to enjoy weekend breaks.

Meanwhile, hitched.co.uk recently revealed that pre-marriage couples often opt to take their stag and hen dos abroad.


Previous Page
Holiday Type
travelling to (destination/hotel/villa)

show destinations

departing from
holiday dates

You've selected: Thu 24 May 2012

Thu 31 May 2012

You've selected: Thu 31 May 2012

For this many people
Number of adults, children and infants in room 1  
Number of adults, children and infants in room room 1

show more search options

Property Type
Board Basis
Minimum Rating

Why choose Cosmos?

  • No debit card fees
  • Low deposits
  • Baggage included
  • Over 50yrs experience
  • All holidays ATOL protected