22 September 2023 , 13:24
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Brits have shared the destinations they would most like to visit for a short city break – with the Italian cities of Venice and Florence topping the list.
Capital cities appear to be the most popular spots Brits are keen to travel to, as Reykjavik, Vienna, Athens, and Paris also made the top 10 list.
And Barcelona in Spain, as well as Croatia's Dubrovnik, ranked highly among the European bucket list destinations for a short trip abroad.
It comes as a survey of 2,000 Brits, who have previously been on a city escape, found that 43% admit they try their best not to look like a tourist whilst on these trips.
And four in ten reckon it is easy to spot other non-locals while travelling – although 17% are happy to look touristy while exploring a new city.
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The research, commissioned by Jet2Citybreaks, also revealed the top personality types while travelling – from the “Super Scheduler”, who meticulously plans every minute of every day to take in all the sights, to “Foodie Fanatic”, who plans everything around food.
One in six (16%) would describe themselves as a “Culture Vulture”, soaking up everything “real” around them, while 13% feel they are “free and easy” travellers – who wander about with nothing more than a pair of sunglasses while on holiday.
And Venice has emerged as the top European destination Brits would most like to visit for a city break (SWNS)A spokesman for Jet2Citybreaks said: “There are always certain traits that people inherit when they go on a city break, depending on their personality type.
“Everyone travels differently – with some people wanting to plan every last detail of their trip, while others are more spontaneous and will just go with the flow.
“With this in mind, when you go away with someone, it’s important you either have similar values, or make sure your companion’s traits mesh well.”
The study also revealed 42% believe accidentally getting lost is the best way to discover a new city.
And it emerged the top thing that makes people look like a tourist is having a camera hanging around their neck (53%) – followed by those who stop in the middle of the street to consult a map or their phone for directions (50%), or people who constantly take selfies (47%).
Nearly four in ten (38%) think another sure-fire way to spot a tourist is how long it takes them to count out currency while paying for things. And 35% believe that a person in shorts, while the locals are in jumpers and trousers, is also a big tourist giveaway.
The average adult plans in three activities for each three-night city break they take, and eats five meals out, according to the OnePoll.com figures. They’ll rack up six miles on foot each day, and spend £213 on attractions and sightseeing – and £270 on food.
The spokesman for Jet2Citybreaks added: “A European city break in a destination you have not visited before allows you to scratch that wanderlust itch in just a few days.
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“While most of us like to blend in with the locals when abroad, it is all too easy for us to look like tourists when we are exploring a new city.
“Whether that is getting lost, not being familiar with the currency, or taking too many selfies – but that is all part of the fun of a holiday.
“The research shows the demand for city breaks is a strong as ever, and looking at that top ten list of where people want to go really whets the appetite for adventure.”
TOP 10 CITY BREAK PERSONALITY TYPES:
- “Super Scheduler” – every minute of every day is planned to maximise the sights that can be seen.
- “Culture Vulture” – obsessed with the culture and soaking up everything around you.
- “Chameleon Character” – blending in with the locals and trying not to look like an obvious tourist.
- “Free and Easy” – travelling super light, with nothing more than a pair of sunglasses.
- “Foot Soldier” – refusing to use public transport or taxis because you get a much better feel for a new city by walking around.
- “Foodie Fanatic” – every plan ends with food, and is only happy on a full stomach.
- “Backpack Brit” – carries everything you might possibly need, from lip balm to four different currencies.
- “Try-Hard Tourist” – taking photos at every single landmark, including the obvious ones like “holding up” the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- “Lost Cause” – never finding your way to the place you’re actually trying to get to, and getting lost at least twice a day.
- “Stubborn Mule” – refusing to ask for help or directions, trying to speak the language, using the public transport.
TOP 10 CITIES BRITS WANT TO VISIT:
- Venice, Italy
- Florence, Italy
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Barcelona, Spain
- Vienna, Austria
- Athens, Greece
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Paris, France
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Budapest, Hungary