Holidays cause more stress than serenity for some with over a third of new couples admitting their first holiday together is one of the biggest tests of a new relationship, with this rising to 60% among new couples aged 18 to 35 years.
The research, conducted by TUI BLUE, revealed the three biggest fears for new couples on holiday include snoring while sleeping and sharing a bathroom. While some of the biggest turn-offs towards a partner include discovering their weird habits, seeing how messy they are and finding out they Facetime their family every day.
The research shows that over a quarter of new couples don’t go on holiday until they’ve been dating for four to six months, and nearly 40% of new couples wait until they’ve been dating for even longer before jet-setting away.
TUI BLUE has partnered with Relationship Science Expert Paul Brunson. Paul said: “A first trip away together is an exciting but nerve-wracking step for most new couples. There can be anxiety about spending so much time alone together that it reveals potentially annoying or unusual habits to one another... or even worse, the ick. To help new couples, I’ve worked with TUI BLUE to identify typical ‘couples holiday personas’ in a bid to eliminate the stresses of first-time holidays by sharing tips and specially curated itineraries including which resorts to book. From Creative Epicureans learning new skills by doing a cooking class or Adventurous Spirits challenging themselves by doing daring activities such as snorkelling or kayaking, TUI BLUE is here to ensure your first holiday as a couple is a success.”