HOLIDAYING Brits are increasingly unwelcome in other countries, it seems.
In Tenerife, graffiti tells us to “go home” and Amsterdam has rallied against “nuisance tourism”.
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Even in Mallorca, a tourism chief said they are not interested in having budget visitors from the UK.
But are you the sort of person who spoils other people’s visits to the Louvre in Paris by taking selfies with the Mona Lisa?
Sarah Arnold invites you to take our fun quiz to find out if you are a culture vulture abroad . . . or lager lout.
1. At the airport before flying, you . . .
A) Get trolleyed by downing as many pints of beer as you can before the last call for boarding.
B) Have a bite to eat and maybe a cheeky pint, or glass of sauvignon or two, to take the edge off the children playing up.
C) Sip something alcohol-free while you painstakingly research every cultural site near your destination.
2. In duty free, what do you buy?
A) The limit on cheap booze.
B) A cheeky bottle of gin or whisky and some perfume.
C) Insect repellent, designer bag and high-factor suntan lotion.
3. How much culture do you pack into your hols?
A) Forge relations by going on the local Tinder and Bumble scene.
B) A mix of culture, beach and meeting new friends.
C) Back-to-back museums and heritage sites.
4. What is the best thing about going on holiday?
A) Sun, booze and sex.
B) Letting your hair down as well as sight seeing.
C) Fully immersing yourself in local customs and high-brow arts.
5. It’s 6pm. What are your plans?
A) Head to the next cheapest bar on the crawl for goldfish bowls of Sex On The Beach cocktails or pints.
B) A cheeky snifter before finding a hip restaurant, street food or cafe.
C) Head out dressed for specialist cuisine and local wine at a niche restaurant.
6. You are feeling amourous, what do you do?
A) Swipe on a hook-up app then have a romp at the nearest toilet, alleyway or on a sunbed.
B) Have a flirtatious PDA before heading somewhere private.
C) Watch the sun set, then back to the five-star hotel room with your partner.
7. On holiday, you normally read . . .
A) The graffiti in the police cell where you have been checked in, or a toilet wall where you are entertaining your latest conquest.
B) The latest bestsellers from the airport book shop.
C) The high-brow guide book in the local language you have memorised for the past year.
8. Your holiday essentials are:
A) Budgie smugglers and football shirts.
B) Suncream, shorts and T-shirts.
C) Panama hats, linen outfits and Birkenstocks.
9. What would be your favourite holiday snap?
A) Blotto and passed out in a bar.
B) With the kids on the beach.
C) In front of the most iconic site.
10. After the holiday, your mind is on . . .
A) Getting to the clap clinic.
B) Heading back to work with a great tan and memories.
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C) Researching the next cultural hot spot.
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Mostly A
YOU are a lager lout, so maybe you should plan a staycation.
Mostly B
A TYPICAL British citizen – Europe will tolerate you.
Mostly C
YOU are a cultural creature.
Tenerife and Paris will love you.