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Recent research carried out by Gocompare.com reveals that only 2/3 of holiday makers come home feeling relaxed and refreshed when returning from annual holidays. Major 'gripes' are, still feeling tired and stressed and one major concern having spent too much money. Well, we are all guilty of that one!

Gocompare conducted  a new survey, and its findings reveal that not everyone is left feeling 'relaxed and refreshed' The poll of 3,000 holidaymakers reveals that only 39% believe that what they paid for their holiday was money well spent, while almost a fifth of travellers admit they will be still paying off their 2011 summer holiday in 2012.

The survey found:-

• Only 2/3 of holiday makers come home feeling relaxed and refreshed
• 14 per cent feel tired and stressed 
• 13 per cent spent too much money
• Four per cent wished they had never gone away
• Travel delays and crime spoil holidays for many 

The poll of 3,000 holidaymakers reveals that only 39% believe that what they paid for their holiday was money well spent, while almost a fifth of travellers admit they will still be paying off their 2011 summer holiday in 2012.

23% of those questioned revealed that the resort had not lived up to expectations and to the brochures description, which after all is heavily relied upon when choosing a holiday.

Over 18 per cent of travellers had suffered delays either getting away or coming home, 14 per cent said a member of their party had taken ill or was injured while away and six per cent of holidaymakers reported being a victim of a crime.  Yet, over a quarter of holidaymakers admit they don't always buy travel insurance when going abroad.  Seven per cent say they never buy it while four per cent don't buy it because they have an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).

Jeremy Cryer from Gocompare.com, commented "If you have overspent it is probably time to look for a better deal on your credit card to ensure the damage is limited and the debt is paid off as quickly as possible.  Look for an interest free balance transfer card so that you are not paying sky-high interest rates on your holiday debt."

"There's no excuse for heading abroad without travel insurance these days.  There are plenty of good value policies available and it is easier than ever to shop around for a good deal.  As this survey shows, holidays don't always go to plan, so being prepared for all eventualities is a sensible part of planning any trip."