The Travel Association shows that August is the busiest time of the year for young people going on holiday abroad, with 44% of 18-24-year-olds having booked or considering an overseas holiday during the month, compared with a national average of 31%.
For some, this may be their first holiday abroad without parents or family, and ABTA is sharing advice for both young travellers and their parents to help them prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip.
August is more popular than both July (40%) and June (29%) among this age group and remains the standout season for overseas travel, despite young adults no longer being restricted to school holiday periods. For many, it offers the opportunity to travel with friends and make the most of destinations during the peak summer season, making it an ideal month to travel independently for the first time.
Many are also leaving their holiday plans until relatively close to departure, giving less time to make those essential preparations. Among those planning holidays2, almost half (45%) of 18-24-year-olds intend to book within four weeks of travelling.
Whether heading off solo or as part of a group, ABTA is sharing advice for both those travelling and their parents to help young people have holidays that are safe, enjoyable and hassle-free.
Graeme Buck, Director of Communications at ABTA, said: "For many young people heading abroad this month, it could be their first holiday without parents or family. It's an exciting milestone, and taking a little time to prepare before travelling can help make it memorable for all the right reasons. Checking things like passport validity and travel insurance, as well as exploring how to stay safe and look after themselves and their friends, should be an important part of the holiday prep.
