A recent survey that coincides with our schools breaking up and the family's summer holidays reveals we are a nation of obsessives when it comes to packing our suitcases.
The survey, undertaken by Jet2holidays, found that one in four (27 per cent) pack at least a week before their holiday and a third (31 per cent) repack at least twice, with the average Brit taking one hour, 16 minutes and 28 seconds to do so.
75% of Brits packing for holidays are neat and tidy - folding and rolling their clothes to make the best of the space - 13% squash far too much in the bags and 9% of us couldn't care less what they arrive with - they just check everything in and hope for the best. Just 4% of holiday travellers underpack, taking very few items to leave plenty of space in their case.
Jodie Harris, Marketing Manager at Jet2holidays.com, said: “It appears from our research that Brits are very particular and have high opinions of their suitcase packing skills. We may not be the first to the pool or beach, but we can at least claim to be the masters of packing!”
The survey carried out by the North’s fastest growing tour operator, also revealed that ladies (37 per cent) were twice as organised as their blokes (18 per cent), packing their suitcases at least a week before departure.
So your suitcases are all packed and ready...Remember to book your airport hotel early if you're heading off on holiday this summer.
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Helen Gillilan
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