Renewed interest in drive holidays

As the May Bank Holiday and school Half Term approaches a rising number of Brits are choosing to opt for drive holidays abroad in order to adopt a greener approach to travel and avoid the long queues at airports for check in and the stress of lost baggage according to American Express Insurance Services.

Following on from Britain's renewed relationship with France, Association of British Travel Agents has named France as the second most popular holiday destination. They also found there has also been a renewed interest in taking ferries abroad due to the fact that Britons are able to enjoy short check in times and the convenience and freedom of having a car.

One in 10 Brits (9%) are considering taking their family on a driving holiday to Europe
32% of Brits are considering going on a caravan holiday and travelling to the destination by car
27% of Brits are considering a camping holiday if they could get there by car.

Chris Rolland, Head of American Express Insurance Services commented: "For many hard working Britons it seems there are simply not enough hours in the day. For some, long working days means that they don't want to waste any more time than necessary with long check-in times.

Consequently the trend appears to be taking a return to family drive holidays. We would like to advise Britons to ensure they have the correct cover in place to give people a greater peace of mind, allowing them relax and enjoy their holidays. Customers with American Express Car Insurance get automatic European cover for up to 90 days a year and a courtesy car as standard while they wait for any repairs to take place."