A survey conducted by Alliance & Leicester has found that over-50s are more enthusiastic and eager to travel long distances than any other age groups. It has been surveyed that 50% of them would like to undertake long haul travel and have a lifetime experience. They usually prefer to stay in other countries.

Statistics show that a third of people travelling abroad are over 50. This could be attributed to disposable income and most of it is spent towards travelling outside UK. One in 3 over-50s has visited at least 20 countries, survey adds.

Survey statement read - "The older generation is changing the face of the UK travel market. This age group has travel in their DNA."

Survey also adds that three quarters of people who are over-50 are getting adventurous with their choice of destination.