Snacks over sex, say Singaporean Vacationers. A 2013 study reveals vacation priorities of Singaporean beachgoers
Singaporean beachgoers are the most gluttonous travellers in the world, according to the 2013 Flip Flop Report global survey.
Food Over Sex
In the study, 65 per cent of Singaporeans surveyed confessed that they would eat more than they normally would while on holiday.
In contrast, only one in two (53 per cent) would get intimate with their partner during the vacation, while a mere 9 per cent said that they would get intimate with a stranger – one of the lowest rankings globally.
The Flip Flop Report
Expedia’s 2013 Flip Flop Report is an analysis of the behaviour and preferences among beachgoers around the world. Conducted from Apr 19 to May 15, the online study spans North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
It reveals the behaviour and attitudes toward beach vacations of over 8,000 travellers above 18 years old in 21 countries, with 305 Singaporean participants.
Looking Good is Everything
Many Singaporeans are determined to lose their excess weight before they go on holiday. About 29 per cent indicated that they work out before their vacation, higher than the regional average of 27 per cent.
Not to put their good figure to waste, 39 per cent will also buy a new beach outfit and 14 per cent will go for a sun tan to flaunt their beach-ready body.
Another surprising finding from the study showed that 29 per cent of Singaporean beachgoers have gone nude or topless on a beach before, higher than the global average of 27 per cent. Singaporeans are not so conservative after all!
The Sun, the Sand & the Savvy
Holiday-makers from India, Malaysia and Singapore are the most connected to social media.
About 34 per cent of Singaporeans indicated that they will share their videos online and 56 per cent stated that they will share photos on various social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. That is one in two Singaporeans!
Republished from Issue 41.
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