An increasing number of Britons are now taking sabbaticals from work to head off on travelling ventures, new studies have confirmed today (July 1st).
Industry research shows that almost a third (29 per cent) are planning to take a break from their jobs as the day-to-day grind of working wears them down.
The trend appears to be caused by the fact that many people (39 per cent of those surveyed) consider that they do not have enough time to themselves when it comes to the end of the working day.
And although gap year trips are often associated with wide-eyed youngsters fresh out of school or university, a surprisingly large number of such travellers (90 per cent) are now over the age of 30 - a phenomenon known as the 'grey gapper'.
Chris Rolland, head of American Express Insurance Services, commented: "For many working Brits it seems that there are never enough hours in the day.
"To escape from this, an increasing number of people are choosing to take a gap year at a later stage in life, having a financial advantage which enables them to travel in a little more luxury compared to their younger counterparts."
