Levels of people's happiness are being measured in a new study by the University of Portsmouth.

Sociology lecturer Dr Laura Hyman said happiness can be quite an individualised thing.

We have already got a lot of data nationally about happiness and wellbeing and it has been really useful as it tells us how environmental and local factors impact upon people's sense of their own happiness.

Dr Hyman admitted happiness is a difficult concept to measure as there might be all sorts of factors, such as personality determining whether people feel happy inside.

Booking your family holiday is one of the most important things you do each year and making sure everyone is happy can be impossible.

A Canal Boat Holiday is a perfect choice and is one which the whole family will enjoy.

Memories of happy family holidays last a lifetime and a Canal Boat Holiday will not disappoint.

A Canal Boat Holiday gives you and your family an opportunity to have some real happy times together.

On a Canal Boat Holiday everyone will be happy as the the whole family will be involved in the day to day running of the boat.

Add to the excitement and happiness of a Canal Boat Holiday even before you leave home by choosing the route, finding out how the locks work and discovering a little history of the canals.

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