Two-thirds of British travellers find planning and booking holidays overwhelming, with "decision fatigue" one of the biggest sources of stress - and 56% exhausted by the trip before it even begins.

New research found that much of the tension comes from holiday group chats, with 59% admitting that trip planning has caused problems in the past.

Around 25% have given up on a break altogether after a deluge of messages but no decisions.

Causes of arguments included scheduling, budgets, finding and booking hotels and researching destinations and activities, according to the research by Moxy Hotels (https://moxy-hotels.marriott.com/).

The rise of decision fatigue has helped fuel a growing desire to holiday solo, with 53% ditching travelling companions to travel alone.

Adventurers listed the freedom to make their own decisions as the top motivation for travelling solo (35%), followed by the peace and relaxation a solo trip offers (33%), ease of planning (21%), and not having to consider the opinions of companions (18%).

Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, vice president, premium, select & midscale brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa at Marriott International, said, "At Moxy Hotels, we understand that decision-making can be exhausting - especially when planning with a group.

"That's why we're championing the joy of solo travel: giving guests the freedom to do what they want, when they want, without compromise. With our playful design, social spaces, and hassle-free experience, Moxy makes me-time feel anything but lonely."

The global hotel brand has developed spaces specifically designed to encourage solo travel, including social public areas, lounges and libraries and its "small but smart" bedrooms.

Britain's favourite solo travel destinations

From buzzy breaks to cultural classics, we're embracing solo travel and going it alone. These are the top ten cities we love to explore without family or friends in tow.

Paris (25%)

London (21%)

Barcelona (21%)

Amsterdam (17%)

Dublin (15%)

Athens (12%)

Vienna (11%)

Copenhagen (10%)

Berlin (10%)

Lisbon (10%)