Would you pick a vacation over an engagement ring? Many couples would, survey finds.
More couples are asking for travel funds on their wedding registryThese passengers took their vacation romances ashore
What else did the Sandals Resorts survey find?
When it came to the type of vacation respondents would prefer, 37% of couples said they would opt for a “luxury all-inclusive beach vacation,” while 27% would pick an adventurous trip, according to the press materials. Meanwhile, 26% said they would choose a culturally immersive visit, while 8% would go for a spiritual retreat.
recent report from online wedding marketplace The Knot, which found that experiences and travel-minded items such as gift cards for Delta Air Lines and Airbnb were among 2021’s most popular registry gifts.
What wedding guests get for these couples?
A report from online wedding marketplace The Knot found experiences and virtual gifts like gift cards to Airbnb and Delta were some of the most popular registry gifts in 2021.
The Knot found 7 of every 10 couples in 2021 were registering for cash gifts, up 10% from the previous year. These gifts include gift cards or destination-specific experiences such as a snorkel tour in Hawaii or a private gondola ride in Venice.
About 80% of the gift cards that couples registered for on The Knot’s registry in 2021 were for travel- or home-related retailers. Airbnb accounted for 17% of gift cards on registries, while 20.4% were Home Depot gift cards and 7.6% were Delta Air Lines gift cards.
Contributing: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY