Brits are becoming a nation who take spontaneous mini-breaks, according to a new travel report from Visa Europe.
The survey of 1,000 holidaymakers revealed that just over a third (34%) hold off planning a traditional two-week holiday in favour of more shorter breaks.
More than 83% of those polled intend to take between one and five breaks a year, with one-fifth of respondents planning to take more holidays than last year.
The Welsh are more likely to take short breaks (46%), followed by people in the east of England (34%), with Scots the least likely at 19%.
The report revealed the majority of mini breaks are booked at short notice over the internet, and overseas breaks are still the preferred option.
A substantial 20% of the population book just one or two weeks before departure, and just 4% of short breaks are booked six to 12 months ahead of departure.
More than 60% of those polled admitted to booking beach mini breaks where their main priorities were to relax and sunbathe. City breaks came in second place with 36%.
The most popular destinations included Spain, the US, France and Greece.