Children want greater involvement in family vacation planning, with 86% seeking more input in the process. The study of 2,000 families reveals parents spend an average of three months organizing trips. Train travel emerges as a popular stress-reduction strategy, with 79% of parents recommending rail transport for European adventures. Parents cite watching scenery as their top travel preference (45%), while children favor window views (40%). Flexibility ranks highest among parent travel priorities, with 20% naming adaptable itineraries their key strategy. Children aged 14-17 most want parents to “relax instead of rushing” during vacations (19%). (Story URL)