Behind this statistic lies the human cost of uncertainty for many families.
Books and movies can inspire, yes, but to concretize a trip, a travel guide addresses practical concerns and hidden costs that fiction does not cover.
For most people, the first question is not “Where did I see that in a movie?” but “Where can we go that fits our budget and pleases everyone?”
A guide reassures about feasibility and helps avoid bad surprises that can ruin hard-earned vacations, something a film will never do.