Holidaymakers aged 65 and over are increasingly booking more adventurous holidays, a new study has revealed.
The research, carried out by Omnibus for Shearings Holidays, revealed that one in 12, of the over-65s surveyed, search for a break which has an element of adventure included.
Holidaymakers over the age of 65 are the second least likely (behind 16-24 year-olds) to choose a relaxing holiday, the figures found.
Karen Gee, sales and marketing director for Shearings Holidays, commented: "I thought it was fascinating how many over-65s are looking for action and adventure in their holidays and no longer just want to fly and flop."
The holiday firm’s study also showed that travellers in the 45-55 year-old age group take the most amount of holidays, with 10 per cent taking more than four per year.
A study by insurance firm Axa in 2006 highlighted that walking and trekking were the most popular types of adventure holidays, with cycling, water sports and scuba diving completing the top five activities .
In addition, the Axa figures revealed that men were more likely to opt for an activity break than their women counterparts.
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