The Truth About Brits Abroad: Are UK Holidaymakers Really the World’s Worst Tourists?
The Truth About Brits Abroad: Are UK Holidaymakers Really the World’s Worst Tourists?: A Complete Guide The "Brits Abroad" stereotype is perhaps one of the most enduring travel clichés of recent times. Whether it's the loutish stag parties in Eastern Europe or the party resorts in Spain itself, the reputation of British holidaymakers seems to go before them. But is this reputation deserved? Are the British really the worst tourists in the world, or are they simply the most unfortunate victims of a sweeping generalisation that ignores millions of good-natured visitors? It is a question that provokes passionate debates and discussions on social media and in the local press in Barcelona and Berlin. Although the UK tourist may be respectful, culturally aware, and eager to spend disposable income in the local economy, the loud minority may have ensured that the perception of the UK tourist is negative. Before passing judgment on all UK tourists, however, it is worth noting t...