The days of newly-wed couples flying to an exotic location for a month-long honeymoon could be on the wane in busy Britain ? after a survey showed that ?mini-moons? are growing in popularity.
One in six Brits would rather take a short break after their wedding ? for two to three days ? than book a longer holiday, according to a survey by Red7.
The research found that one in six Brits would prefer to take a short mini-moon of two to three days, which rose to one in five people in London, and that younger people are more taken with the idea ? the figure was one in four for 25-34 year-olds.
The company's managing director, Ian Lucas, said: ?It?s clear from those answers that mini-moons are on the rise. Perhaps it?s a reflection of how busy we all are, but it also shows the increasing popularity of short breaks to exciting destinations. ?For example, the top places for people to hold a stag or hen trip these days are not Margate and Blackpool but destinations like Vegas or New York. Modern transportation means you go further for a short break and there are more options.?
The survey showed that while honeymoons are getting shorter, stag and hen parties are getting longer - sometimes by up to a week.
Top destinations for a pre-nuptial celebration included Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, New York and Benidorm.
