Gen Yers are renowned experience hunters. Whether it’s their penchant for a fancy brunch or their desire to explore the world like a local, they’re known for making their free time count. But are they really so enriched? Canvas8 sat down with Brits between the ages of 18 and 35 to find out.

Just 19% of Brits are planning on packing their suitcases and heading abroad for two weeks in 2015, yet almost half have booked four short trips scattered throughout the year. Why are people ditching the two-week trip of sun, sea and sand in favour of staycations and city breaks?

Considering the drop in the pound over recent months, the cost of going abroad is much more expensive for Brits. Instead, they’re opting for staycations and city breaks across the UK. And research from Travelodge's annual holiday index has found that Cornwall is the destination of choice.

The European Union gives citizens of member states free movement – but many aren’t making the most of this benefit. With nationalist sentiment on the rise, people are choosing to stay at home and support their own nations, rather than testing the waters abroad.