What’s the most frustrating part of travel, and how can you handle it with grace? Drawing from Expedia’s latest research, this year’s insights reveal clear dos and don’ts for airplanes, hotels, and vacation rentals—backed by traveler surveys worldwide.
Key Dos and Don’ts
* Lend a hand. If a fellow traveler is juggling bags or wrangling a fussy child, offer assistance. Simple acts like helping with luggage go a long way.
* Most travelers seek that perfect vacation escape. Stay polite, avoid arguments, and keep confrontations at bay.
* Respect shared spaces. Need more room on a flight? Upgrade your seat to ensure comfort for everyone.
* Traveling while ill? Protect others: sanitize surfaces, request isolation from passengers, and prioritize health—your consideration earns gratitude.
* In vacation rentals, treat the space like your own. Leave it spotless, avoid touching or taking the host’s belongings.
Building Goodwill on the Road
Sharing tips is a global traveler tradition—25% assist airline passengers, 35% help hotel guests. Travel fosters connections; tapping crowd wisdom elevates the experience.
The Sick Passenger Tops Annoyance Charts
Picture this: You board, and your seatmate is coughing uncontrollably. Expedia data shows travelers handle it respectfully: 50% request a seat change via crew, 40% offer tissues or lozenges, and 31% use hand sanitizer mid-flight.
Top 5 Most Annoying Flight Behaviors:
The Disease Spreader (40%)
The Kicker/Pusher/Grabber (36%)
The Drunk Passenger (35%)
The Aromatic Passenger (32%)
The Inattentive Parent (30%)
Vacation Rental Etiquette: A Two-Way Street
Rentals are booming for their privacy and home-like perks, ideal for families or groups. Yet, consensus deems these behaviors off-limits:
Viewing host’s personal items (75%)
Peeing in the pool (73%)
Wearing host’s clothes/shoes (64%)
Taking items like books or DVDs (61%)
Taking household goods like spices or towels (58%)
Inviting unapproved guests (57%)
