These are the findings of a recent expert study into what makes a “great day out”.
Researchers for tyre maker Continental found the ideal day out will also require around six and a half hours at the beach or the zoo with the children taking part in at least three different activities.
The temperature during the day should be a balmy 20ºC and a party of two adults and two children around the age of eight will also ensure the day is enjoyable.
It also emerged that the family will spend €6.10 on souvenirs such as a novelty pen, t-shirt or cuddly toy and should return home at 5.50pm.
Experts also factored in the number of toilet stops - one 27 minutes into the outbound journey and one 35 minutes into the trip home.
One ice-cream each for the children and a total cost of no more than €65 as well as a total time for snack breaks of 47 minutes completed the criteria.
On average families have six days out together every year and children quiz parents with: ‘Are we there yet?' after just 28 minutes of being in the car.
Buyers of Continental tyres can access to a range of offers at www.conti-offers.ie including a two-for-one on green fees at their choice of 85 renowned golf courses around the country. The new website also has no purchase necessary offers that all motorists can benefit from.
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