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Going on holiday is as stressful as going to the dentist, a visit from the in-laws of the pre-Christmas rush, a new survey has found.

For 40% of travellers the most stressful part of any holiday is the journey, with crowded airports and being forced to queue annoying 45% of those heading abroad.

On average it was found that it takes holidaymakers a day and a half to recover from the pressures of travelling.

The stress for 16% of traveller, however, was found to be from just getting prepared.

Psychologist Dr Aric Sigman, who prepared the research with American Express, said: 'Many people go on holiday to escape the stresses of modern life, only to confront them when they embark on their journey.

'And while we may have more money to travel, we're also increasingly 'time-poor' so wasting time and queuing leads to a new impatience. We've developed a form of speed-greed the desire to save time and make the most of every minute.'

Dr Sigman also gave out some advice to keep heart rates low during a journey.

He advises people to first get a good night's sleep before travelling, to double check all documents and when packing to make lists of everything that is needed.

When the journey starts the advice is to avoid rushing and allow extra time to get the airport and take entertainment, such as books or MP3 players to help relaxation.

Dr Sigman also suggests that mobile phones should be switched off as early as possible and to really relax travellers should give each other massages.


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