Travel is finally back on the agenda, with the tourism industry seeing an incredible 197% increase in Brits travelling abroad in 2022. But with travellers feeling a little rusty when it comes to travel rules and etiquette, an online travel agent from multi-centre and tailor-made holiday company eShores is revealing all.
Here are some of the most Googled (and unusual!) questions travellers are pondering this year, answered.
1. “Why Does Food Taste Better on Holiday?”
Because, let’s be honest, everything is better on holiday! Aside from that, a study from Science of Us found that we’re influenced by our surroundings and what our fellow diners are eating. So, eating a local delicacy abroad is likely to be more enjoyable thanks to it being part of the regional experience.
2. “Is It Illegal to Have Sex on A Plane?”
We’ve all heard of the Mile-High Club, but is it actually legal? Well, due to the nature of air travel, it’s all down to the laws of the country to which the plane is registered. In UK law, it’s illegal to have sex in a bathroom or toilet to which the public has access. Maybe wait until you’ve checked into your hotel room… for everyone’s sake!
3. “Is It Safe to Drink Coffee on A Plane?”
There have been numerous reports and rumours that drinking coffee and tea on a plane could make you ill, however, there’s currently not much scientific evidence to directly back that up. However, the risk of DVT can increase through dehydration, with caffeinated drinks increasing your chances of becoming dehydrated. Just remember to keep drinking water to avoid this.
4. “Can Airport Scanners See Tampons?”
Those famous intrusive airport scanners can see through clothes; however, they do not show an anatomically correct image. This means that the operator of the scanner wouldn’t be able to see an item such as a tampon.
5. “Does Mustard Help Sunburns?”
There’s no scientific evidence to prove that putting mustard on any kind of burn will help it. We suggest sticking to more traditional remedies and avoiding dressing yourself up in condiments!
To read more of an online travel agent busting the top travel myths, just visit the eShores blog.
