Most MPs are likely to head off abroad on holiday this summer, a poll for Abta reveals.
The findings show that more than three quarters (77%) of MPs are likely to have a holiday overseas in 2015, up from 69% last year.
Eight in ten (82%) Conservative MPs and seven in ten (73%) Labour MPs say they are likely to have a holiday abroad this summer, compared to last year’s figures of 72% and 63% respectively.
A total of 73% of SNP MPs are planning a holiday overseas this summer.
Prime minister David Cameron has announced that he will be holidaying in Portugal, as well as taking domestic holidays in Cornwall and Scotland.
Many MPs are also expected to have a domestic break over this Parliamentary recess, according to the poll of 150 Parliamentarians.
The survey also asked MPs whether they take out travel insurance when they go abroad. Four in five (82%) MPs say they always take out travel insurance when holidaying abroad.
But 15% state that they do not always take out travel insurance when going overseas, so running the risk of substantial medical and air ambulance costs.
This is in comparison to 1 in 5 (21%) of consumers who do not take out travel insurance when they go abroad.
There also appears to be some confusion amongst MPs as to the value of travel insurance.
A significant minority (18%) wrongly believe that having a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or purchasing a flight or hotel on a credit card are suitable alternatives to travel insurance.
However, neither of these options provide full cover for cancellations, lost and stolen belongings, or medical costs.
Three in five MPs (61%) say that the government should do more to promote the advantages of taking out travel insurance.
Abta head of public affairs Stephen D’Alfonso said: “This year’s survey results show that an overseas summer holiday is as important to MPs as it is to the great British public.
“As Parliament heads into recess after months of campaigning around the general election, followed by a busy start to the Parliamentary session, it is notable just how many MPs are eager to get a little rest and respite abroad.
“Those MPs heading abroad will know all too well about the negative impact of Air Passenger Duty – a levy charged on all passengers flying out of the UK – on their holiday budgets.
“MPs with children under the age of 12 will certainly benefit from recent changes by the Treasury to abolish APD on children’s flights, but we’re calling on the government to go further to reduce APD for hard-pressed families wanting to enjoy their well-earned overseas break.”