The proportion of those in Wales planning a summer break abroad has risen year-on-year from 29% to 62%, according to research by AllClear Travel Insurance.

Research among 2,106 UK adults found the proportion in Scotland had risen from 37% to 67%, while in the North West and Yorkshire, interest had increased from 34% to 64%.

Overall, the number of Britons planning an overseas summer holiday has almost doubled since this time last year, rising to two-thirds of those surveyed.

The poll also found resurgent travel demand for the summer period strong among older travellers, with 46% of over 65-year-olds planning a holiday abroad this summer, up from 33% last year. For those declaring a pre-existing medical condition, the sentiment was stronger, with 58% looking forward to an overseas holiday this summer now restrictions are eased.

AllClear’s research suggested pent-up demand for travel has not been dimmed by recent cost-of-living hikes. Whilst 87% of people surveyed indicated they would be making cutbacks, holidays were not first in line.

Spending on clothes and luxuries (42%), restaurants and eating out (43%) emerged as key areas where people would prune their spending, before considering cuts to food shopping (24%) and holiday spend (25%). 
 
Chris Rolland, AllClear chief executive, said cost of living hikes were “yet another challenge”, but added: “For many the wait for a decent holiday has been too long - they now just want to get away for that much-needed break.”