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Poll: 22% of Israelis to go abroad this winter
New survey reveals number of men planning overseas vacation this winter 25% higher than number of women; 60% of vacationers plan to spend up to $2,000
Twenty-two percent of Israelis are planning to vacation abroad this winter – an 8% drop compared to the number of Israelis who went abroad last winter, according to a survey conducted by TNS Teleseker.
The poll was commissioned by Index MasterCard, which reviews Israelis' use of credit cards.
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According to the survey, the number of people vacationing abroad drops in accordance with their income level: From 27% among those earning above the average salary to 20% among those earning below the average salary.
The survey also reveals that the number of men planning an overseas vacation this winter is about 25% higher than the number of women.
The figures show that 60% of winter vacationers plan to spend up to $2,000; 31% - $2,000-4,000, and 8% plan to spend more than $4,000 during their holiday.
Five percent of respondents over the age of 50 said they would spend more than $5,000, while 15% of the women plan to spend $3,000-5,000 compared to 11% of the men who plan to spend a similar sum.
According to Daniel Cohen, manager of MasterCard's activity in Israel, "Many benefits offered all over the world, through the local companies, change frequently and are time-limited. I advise those going abroad to regularly check the benefits offered by the bank or company which issued their credit card."
