{"id":11252,"date":"2013-05-06T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/mums-the-word-aussie-mums-like-to-travel-with-their-own-mum-more-than-their-mother-in-laws\/"},"modified":"2013-05-06T09:09:00","modified_gmt":"2013-05-06T09:09:00","slug":"mums-the-word-aussie-mums-like-to-travel-with-their-own-mum-more-than-their-mother-in-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/05\/mums-the-word-aussie-mums-like-to-travel-with-their-own-mum-more-than-their-mother-in-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum\u2019s the Word – Aussie Mums Like to Travel with their Own Mum (More than their Mother-in-Laws)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Save hours on your travel research. Get brochures delivered to your door for free. Digital option too.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

A national survey conducted in the lead up to Mother’s Day has revealed what Australian mothers really want when it comes to fulfilling their travel dreams.<\/p>\n

Almost half disclosed they had holidayed with their own mothers as adults and more than 80 per cent said they’d do it all over again. <\/p>\n

But they weren’t as enthusiastic when it came to the possibility of repeat travel with their mothers in law. <\/p>\n

According to the survey of more than 1000 mothers commissioned by P&O Cruises, 22 per cent had holidayed with their mothers in law but more than a third vowed they wouldn’t do it again.<\/p>\n

The survey also found that 50 per cent of the respondents would prefer a Mother\u2019s Day getaway with their husband or partner. While 20 per cent chose their kids, 16 per cent said they would like to travel solo and 14 per cent preferred a getaway with girlfriends.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile an astonishing two-thirds of Australian mums were still expected to do household chores and cook family meals on Mother\u2019s Day, according to the survey.<\/p>\n

And just to confirm mums are getting a raw deal, when asked if they were treated to breakfast in bed, a romantic dinner or relief from household chores on Mother\u2019s Day, nearly half the mums surveyed said \u2018none of the above\u2019.<\/p>\n

Almost 90 per cent thought a Mother\u2019s Day break where they didn\u2019t have to cook, make a bed or do any household chores would be appealing.<\/p>\n

Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia, which operates P&O Cruises, said she was stunned to discover from the survey that not all Aussie mums are being spoilt rotten on Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn Mother\u2019s Day of all days mums should be getting pampered in every way and given a break from the usual daily grind,\u201d Ms Sherry said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s no surprise why women are so likely to choose a cruise holiday where someone else does all the cooking and cleaning and helps explain why there has been such strong demand for P&O Cruises\u2019 inaugural Mother\u2019s Day cruise.\u201d<\/p>\n

The three-night Pacific Jewel cruise sets sail from Sydney this Friday (May 10), ensuring all mothers onboard will be enjoying a relaxing time at sea on Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

The revealing P&O Cruises\u2019 survey also showed that keeping the peace is the byword for mums when it comes to how they are treated on Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Twenty-five per cent of mums who said they received a Mother\u2019s Day gift they didn\u2019t like said nothing \u2013 but passed the unwanted gift on to someone else. Sixty-four per cent put the gift somewhere they were never likely to see it again but five per cent said they would sell it on e-bay and use the proceeds to buy something they liked.<\/p>\n

When asked which famous mum they would like to spend Mother\u2019s Day with, Michelle Obama was the standout choice (22%) followed by Maggie Beer (18%) and Nicole Kidman (15%). Posh Spice was the least popular Mother\u2019s Day choice (2%).<\/p>\n

Almost half of those surveyed who contemplated a Mother\u2019s Day cruise, said they would do it for its complete freedom from domestic chores and obligations.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur special Mother\u2019s Day survey is a wake-up call for Aussie families,\u201d Ms Sherry said. \u201cAussie mums want a better deal and it sounds like a cruise is just the sort of Mother\u2019s Day pampering they have in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information and bookings contact a licensed travel agent or P&O Cruises on 13 24 94 or visit www.pocruises.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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