New research has revealed holidays are not just for relaxing, but also for making new friends, with people making valuable connections for life while abroad. In fact, almost two thirds of people polled said they have stayed in touch with a holiday pal once returning home. More than 1 in 10 are still best friends to this day.
The poll by Princess Cruises found that meeting new people ranks almost as highly as relaxing, sightseeing and sampling new foods, when it comes to top holiday activities. It also showed that people across the UK make an average of four new friends on every holiday they go on, with these just as likely to be made on a domestic holiday as well as an international trip.
The best place to make friends on holiday is at the bar, on a tour, sitting by the pool or while doing group activities, but when it comes to the kinds of people we’re meeting, over half of us make friends with fellow tourists and 2 in 5 said they also like to get to know the hotel or restaurant staff. And the best trips to meet new people? Beach holidays, group tours and cruises all rank highly for those questioned.
And while meeting everyday tourists is great, there are, of course, a few big names people would love to travel with, with Michael Palin ranked the top companion to go on a cruise with.
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