Tuesday, July 1, 2014

29 per cent of holidaymakers post their updates on social media 'to make their lives look more exciting'

No I said post your PICS not your pecs! 29 per cent of holidaymakers document their holidays on social media 'to make their lives look more exciting' according to a new report.

Think the British public go on holiday to explore new cultures and landscapes, see ancient sites and try new food? Think again.

Travellers to foreign climes are just as likely to go on holiday to escape daily irritations at home, according to a new report which claims that 29 per cent of holidaymakers then document their travels on social media 'to make their lives look more exciting'. 

And there are strict rules for posting the perfect social media updates while on your travels. A holiday needs to be captured in no less than 10 photos and six Facebook updates, as well as four Tweets, four Instagram photos and four Snapchats.

What’s more, the subsequent holiday album posted online only got the social seal of approval if it received at least seven likes and six comments.

A trip considered the best 'escape' is one in which holidaymakers can avoid cleaning, said 35 per cent of people surveyed, while 29 per cent jetted off to avoid alarm clocks and 28 per cent to avoid cooking.

Source: Dailymail