Gen Zs share what they really want from a holiday - with sunbathing topping the list

Sunbathing, going to a pool party, and having a massage are the top activities that Gen Z want from their ideal holiday.

Only one in ten (11%), of 1,000 18- to 25-year-olds surveyed, would consider hitting world-renowned nightclubs as a priority when away – with one in three (34%) saying a massage is more essential during their trip.

Yoga classes, rooftop cocktails, and meditation also made the top 10 holiday priorities for the younger generation – and being able to hit the gym to stay in shape is also important.

It further emerged that beach holidays abroad are the top choice of break for those polled.

Having a massage is more important than going to a nightclub for a third of 18- to 25-year-olds (Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty Images)

A spokesman for holiday operator VIBE by Jet2holidays, which commissioned the research, said: “The study suggests young adults want to let their hair down, but also chill out.

“It’s not all parties all the time for younger holidaymakers, and they are just as interested in recharging their batteries as anything else.

“This is shown by things like yoga classes, meditation, and access to gyms being important for the often fitness-conscious younger generations.”

The study also found a quarter of respondents want nothing more than to play beachball on their trip, while one in five (19%) just want to chill out and read their book.

More than one in ten (12%) are keen snorkellers, and only 11% consider hitting world-renowned nightclubs as a priority when away.

The most desirable holiday destinations, according to the research carried out through OnePoll, are Tenerife (26%), Majorca (21%) and Gran Canaria (20%).

And interestingly, one in six (16%) named Ibiza as the ideal destination.

The perfect group size for young adults is six people – ideally heading away in July.

The VIBE by Jet2holidays’ spokesman added: “Our holiday priorities do tend to change as we get older.

“However, some things do stay the same, as the study showed the number-one activity for young adults is simply sunbathing.

“We expect that’s fairly common across all age groups – although perhaps slightly fewer over-60s would be as keen on seeing big-name DJs.”

TOP ACTIVITIES YOUNG BRITS WANT TO DO ON HOLIDAY:

1. Sunbathe

2. Go to a pool party

3. Have a massage

4. Go to a DJ set featuring a big-name DJ

5. Go to a music festival

6. Watch well-known bands

7. Meditation

8. Yoga classes

9. Play beachball

10. Rooftop cocktails

11. Eat authentic local food

12. Watch live sports

13. Attend a BBQ

14. Go to the gym

15. Hire a car and go for a drive

16. Boat parties

17. Have a picnic

18. Read my book

19. Go to cool bars

20. Drink ice-cold beers

21. Go on harbourside walks

22. Play tennis

23. Go for swims in stunning surroundings

24. Go jet skiing

25. Go on a yacht

26. Have a pamper session

27. Go snorkelling

28. Go scuba diving

29. Go to world renowned nightclubs

30. Ride a banana boat

31. Stand-up paddleboarding

32. Hire a pedalo

33. Get a tattoo

34. Get my nails done

35. Mountain biking and road biking

36. Kayaking

37. Attend fitness classes

38. Windsurfing

39. Waterskiing and wakeboarding

40. Play golf