Britain's older generation intend on travelling the world more regularly over the coming years, new figures have revealed.

According to new research by Alliance & Leicester, nearly 11 million people over the age of 50 plan to take part in a range of globetrotting activities.

Almost a quarter (22 per cent) would like to go on a once in a lifetime holiday at some point in the next ten years and over half (54 per cent) of respondents wish to travel more often and to take in long-haul destinations as they do so.

Emma Walkley, current account manager at the firm, commented: "The desire of the over 50s to see more of the world is clear - this is not an age group that plans to sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life."

"Quite the opposite in fact, with long haul destinations and a thirst for adventure firmly on the agenda," she added.

The findings are in keeping with recent research by Abbey, which indicated that some 44 per cent of consumers plan to go on a round-the-world trip when they retire.