Britons love going on holiday. We work hard all year around to be able to go away and relax on a well-deserved break from the normal routine. But Brits abroad sometimes get a bad reputation – so what’s the truth? We’ve gathered some staggering facts about Brits and their holidays. Check them out:
They Go on Holiday a Lot
On average, Brits take 121 holidays throughout their lifetime. Between the ages of 18 and 78, that’s two holidays every year. These holidays follow a similar pattern too, with many children going on their first holiday to Cornwall with their parents, going the theme parks of Florida as a family, taking a gap year trip to Australia, New Zealand or Thailand, and partying in Ibiza in their twenties.
Once Brits settle down with a partner, they prefer the Caribbean for a romantic getaway, closely followed by Paris and Rome, and for honeymoons, Maldives and Barbados top the list.
They Spend a Lot on Holidays
These holidays don’t come cheap, as the average Briton spends around £1,393 per holiday. Hidden costs include pet care, insurance, and data roaming.
They Love Rubbish Souvenirs
Who needs a mug, thimble, phone case, or t-shirt emblazoned with the location? Brits do, of course. They might be tacky, but no-one loves a good souvenir more than Brits on holiday.
They Miss Home
Almost half of Brits pine for home comforts while they’re on holiday. 42% admitted to missing their own bed more than they will miss their friends, family, or partner this summer. One in five can’t wait to go home to have a cup of tea, and one in ten said they will miss favourite TV series when they’re on holiday. What’s more, 23% want to be with their pets while on a holiday.
They’ll Take Food with Them
When possible, Brits will also take their favourite foods with them so they don’t have to miss them. The top 10 foods Brits take abroad are:
Teabags 54%
Biscuits 48%
Instant Coffee 31%
Crisps 17%
Brown Sauce 15%
Noodles 11%
Tomato Ketchup 9%
Powdered Milk 6%
Sugar 6%
Instant Mashed Potato 3%
But they don’t just take food abroad, they’ll also embrace different flavours, with 72% of those surveyed packing their foreign food favourites to bring back home.
They Attempt the Local Language (and Fail)
There’s no doubt you’ll see Brits on holiday attempting to converse in the local language. In all likelihood, they’ll be struggling before reverting to using hand gestures and broken English.
They Check the Weather Back Home
British weather is notoriously unpredictable. As such, Brits feel some sense of pride when they’ve escaped the terrible weather at home and spent some time in the sun.
How do you spend your holidays? Share your experiences with us.
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