And finally…two-thirds of Scots will use work time to book next trip

The study revealed two-thirds of workers will book a break while at their desk this month, with the majority saying they do not feel guilty about doing so.

The average time for securing a holiday, including research and payment, is around two hours and 30 minutes.

The survey was carried out on behalf of Travelbag.co.uk and asked 500 adults in Scotland about their holiday plans for 2016.

Over a third said they believe booking a break in January is cheaper (36 per cent), while others use it as a way of overcoming winter blues (30 per cent), and some said it is a new tradition (13 per cent).

Of those planning to book their holidays this month, 20 per cent made arrangements for a future trip last weekend and a quarter said they will book their holiday during their first week back at work.

The figures also show the peak months for going on holiday, with July in first place followed by June, September, February and April.

Workers were also asked how they pay for their trips away, with 68 per cent saying they save up and 20 per cent using credit cards. A further 12 per cent budget for holidays from their December wages.

Travelbag’s Paul Hopkinson said: “With so many people trying to overcome the post-Christmas blues, it’s no surprise January is one of the busiest periods for holiday bookings.

“But using time at the desk to day-dream of the beach probably won’t go down well.”