The ideal holiday for most Brits involves a four-hour flight, lasts 11 days and includes daily walks totalling over 10,000 steps, according to a recent survey. The research, involving 2,000 holiday-goers, discovered that 37% favour a beach getaway with a perfect temperature of 23 degrees, while 29% opt for a city break crammed with sightseeing. Italy, Greece and Spain topped the must-visit destinations.
A significant 37% enjoy the excitement of unplanned adventures, and a majority (70%) believe in the importance of experiencing something new or unique. Other sought-after attributes for a holiday include delicious food, guaranteed sun, and a bar by the pool. A spokesperson from Jet2holidays, who conducted the study, expressed: "We know that everyone has different desires and expectations when it comes the perfect holiday.
" They went on to add, "The perfect holiday is personal to everyone, but the main themes seem to be sunshine, relaxation, cultural experiences, and time to unwind." "Careful planning and a flexible itinerary will ensure holidaymakers make the most of their time away and create lasting memories." Additionally, the research found 8 in 10 agree it's vital to ensure their upcoming holiday is 'perfect', with a whopping 76% say it's just as crucial as landing the 'perfect job'.
To guarantee their getaway is top-notch, a hefty 39% of Brits will spend hours on end researching every little detail. The same number (39%) reckon a package deal is the way to go to save any.