New research has shown that Britons spend on average just seven hours away from their hotel while on holiday.
The Halifax study also reveals that all-inclusive holidays now account for 33 per cent of all vacations taken, while three-quarters of those Brits on travel holidays make no attempt to speak the local language.
Interviewing over 2,000 people, the survey reveals that a "staggering" 42 per cent of UK holidaymakers never have any contact with locals while abroad.
Paul Birkhead, senior underwriting manager at Halifax
Travel Insurance, said: "Our research strongly suggests that the idea of a holiday, to most, is a room with pool and somewhere to eat."
According to the study, people living in the midlands are the biggest fans of all-inclusive packages, while those in the south-east were found to be least likely to opt for such a holiday.
The company has also revealed that a growing number of Britons are planning long-haul mini-breaks this year.
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