Brits 'want to be active on holiday'

One of the main reasons that British people embark on ferry crossings and other trips to holiday destinations is to take part in exciting activities, according to research.

The Cater Allen bank commissioned research of more than 1,000 people and found that only one in five plans to "do nothing" and spend all their time relaxing on holiday.

Trekking appears to be a highly popular option among adventurous holidaymakers, with 26 per cent of people saying they plan to embark on long walks on future trips.

Extreme sports such as snowboarding and white-water rafting appear to be gaining popularity at the expense of more established pursuits such as sailing and windsurfing.

Cater Allen managing director Richard Dunn said: "This research shows that Britons are moving away from the traditional European family holidays and becoming more adventurous in their holiday choices."

Previous research by the bank found that Brits go travelling to try new things, with 22 per cent of people saying they would like to take a break in the mountains to enjoy winter ski holidays or gain a sense of adventure.

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