Is the world getting smaller?

Many Britons may feel as though the world is becoming a smaller place and this could be due, in part, to the increase in popularity of social networking sites.

Such is the assertion of Jonathan Cudworth, head of product marketing at Expedia.co.uk, who revealed that such sites have made the world feel smaller as they allow people to share their tips and experiences in travel.

"Although UK people aren''t very adventurous by nature and we''re a small island, there is a lot to see in Britain but there is more of a world out there," he said.

Mr Cudworth added that hearing friends'' and family members'' experiences on social networks can encourage Britons to consider heading further afield on their holidays, perhaps to countries such as Slovakia.

However, they may wish to use their break as an opportunity to explore or unwind, after research from lastminute.com found that 42 per cent of young people constantly update Twitter and Facebook when relaxing should be their top priority on holiday.