It’s no longer just eye and hair colour that parents are passing on to their children. New research from TravelSupermarket has identified that holiday destinations are also inherited, with nearly 50% of UK adults surveyed returning to the holiday destinations of their childhood.
Fond memories of childhood days in the sun, along with the current tough economic times, mean that parents are looking to ensure they get both quality family time and value for money from their summer holidays. The situation has given rise to the ‘inherited holiday,’ with countries revisited so that parents know they will enjoy themselves (40% of respondents) and so that their children can have the same experiences as they had in their formative years (39%).
The inherited holiday trend is on the increase, with 27% of those surveyed having been on one in the past two years. For Marc Pritchard, Mallorca was the destination of some of his favourite childhood holidays. Having caught the love for the island from his parents, Marc took the inherited holiday one step further and, as an adult, moved to Mallorca. He has now lived there for some 20 years, bringing his own children up on the island. Marc comments,
“I have some wonderful memories of holidaying in Mallorca as a child. My parents instilled a love for the place in me at an early age and it is fabulous to now be able to live somewhere that is so close to my heart. The fact that through my work I am able to help others to build their own family memories here is an added bonus.”
Taylor Wimpey España, where Marc is the Sales and Marketing Manager, offers buyers a range of properties on the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands. On the island’s south-west coast, the exclusive Los Altos del Golf development offers two and three bedroom houses with sea views. Located only 10 minutes from the famous Camp de Mar beach, the townhouses have been designed in the style of a small Mediterranean village, with coloured façades, verandas, spacious terraces, gardens and 3 communal swimming pools. Prices start from just €515,000.
Taylor Wimpey Espana’s newest Mallorcan resort, Costa Beach, is on the island’s north-eastern coast, with direct access to the white sandy beach and outstanding views across the crystal clear Mediterranean sea. The two and three bedroom frontline residential properties which come with a large communal swimming pool and sunbathing area, are available from €220,000. Ground floor apartments include spacious terraces with a garden for private use, while penthouses benefit from direct access to private sun terraces. All of the properties are built to the highest standards and include designer fixtures and fittings.
