More than a third of people in Birmingham are turning their back on a traditional Christmas and heading for warmer climes.
More than one in ten (11 per cent) have admitted they are bored of the festive routine and would rather avoid the hassle of hosting or visiting family and friends.
Just over one third of Brummies book winter sun holidays to escape the British weather, according to the survey by discount site MyVoucherCodes.
And one in ten fly away because of the dark, depressing days after the clocks go back. Others just jet off to get a great tan.
Tenerife came out on top as the most popular winter sun destination for UK travellers, followed by Lanzarote.
The full list of most popular December getaways is:
1. Tenerife
2. Lanzarote
3. Florida
4. Gran Canaria
5. Australia
6. Dubai
7. Barbados
8. New Zealand
9. Thailand
10. Morocco
Here's our pick of the best deals around right now, flying from Birmingham Airport
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook says you can save up to £300 on bookings between November and March 31.
December deals flying from Birmingham include:
Steigenberger Aqua Magic, Hurghada, Egypt
7 nights from £510
Sentido Aequora, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
7 nights from £590
Paradise Island, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
7 nights from £410
smartline Castillo de Antigua, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
7 nights from £450
SunConnnect HD Beach Resort, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
7 nights from £590
Jet2holidays
At Jet2holidays you can save £100 per person on flexible winter breaks
Top destinations include Cyprus, Costa Blanca, Costa Del Sol, Canary Islands, Madeira, the Algarve and Majorca.
Average winter temperatures are given, showing it's warmest in Tenerife (23C) and then Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote (all 22C).
MyVoucherCodes
A number of travel discounts are available at MyVoucherCodes including Spain flights from £40 and up to 50 per cent off at Booking.com
Lastminute.com
Lastminute.com has announced the following December deals for winter sun holidays:
Hurghada, Egypt
From £330pp
Departing December 6, 2017, from Birmingham
5* Jasmine Palace Resort & Spa
Flights & 7 nights, all inclusive, direct flights with Thomas Cook
Cape Verde, Africa
From £451pp
Departing December 7, 2017, from Birmingham
4* Murdeira Village Resort
Flights & 7 nights, bed & breakfast, direct flights with Thomas Cook
Phuket, Thailand
From £913pp
Departing December 8, 2017, from Birmingham
5* Swissotel Resort Phuket Kamala Beach Suites
Flights & 7 nights, room only (bed & breakfast upgrade available), return flights with Emirates (1 stop)
Skyscanner
Cheap flights from Birmingham in December include Gran Canaria from just £18 (outbound) and £20 (return).
Check out the options on Skyscanner