From snacks and walking shoes to a favourite pillow and the family pet, what holiday makers love most about a road trip is the freedom to pack without restrictions, according to the ferry operator . More than half (53%) of the respondents named bringing all their favourite belongings as the top reason for choosing a road trip. Free from the hassles of airline luggage restrictions — which 12% of respondents cited as a major frustration — travellers say they love being able to load up their cars with all the essentials for the road ahead.
This includes cramming the car full of snacks (a priority for a whopping 81% of road trippers) and comfortable walking shoes (an essential item for 48% of respondents). For some holidaymakers, choosing a road trip is all about comfort, with 36% opting to bring their pillow along. Meanwhile, 33% prefer to be beach-ready, packing beach balls, buckets, spades, and body boards, and 21% choose to bring a beloved pet along for the ride.
Road trips appeal to holidaymakers for different reasons, of course. More than half (58%) of respondents say they enjoy the act of driving, while three-quarters (75%) confess to being 'passenger princesses' who love getting to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride while listening to music. Scenic views are also a major road trip highlight, with 55% of respondents enjoying a picturesque journey to their destination.
Sweetly, it seems time together hasn’t lost its charm for families either - 48% love to chat on a r.
