British travellers are more ‘laid back’ when it comes to packing and planning than American vacationers

Research of 2,000 holidaymakers from the UK and US found Americans are more forgetful – as 64 per cent have misplaced something critical.

And many American vacationers claim they ‘wouldn’t dream’ of packing the night before – 63 per cent admit to doing exactly that, compared to 57 per cent of British tourists.

British travellers are not as scrupulous about their holiday plans as their American counterparts – with those in the USA packing earlier, spending longer planning and getting to the airport hours in advance.

The theme of British travellers being more laid back continues when they touch down, as it’s the Americans who are fitting in more activities and excursions – organising an average of five per jaunt.

US travellers are also more likely to book their activities before departing, rather than deciding how to fill the days upon arrival – getting their tours and trips locked in up to four weeks before arriving.

It also emerged that despite the UK being renowned for its infatuation with the weather, Americans are more likely to book a destination to ensure soaring temperatures.