Sub-zero temperatures and snow blocked roads are likely making the morning commute even more of a struggle for workers across the UK as they return to day-to-day business in the New Year. But according to a report by The Daily Mail, people across the UK are already  planning how to escape their back-to-work stress; by booking a holiday online.

The Mail reports that a survey conducted by travel company Sunshine.co.uk found that increasing numbers of UK office workers are booking holidays online whilst still at work.

Apparently, nearly 64% of people organising trips for 2010 are likely to do so from the office, compared with 53% in 2009. The attractions of escaping on a French holiday seem obvious with workers struggling to get back into the swing of things and sat in front of a computer screen. Next month’s travel plans are only a click away after all, and though some guilt may accompany the frivolous use of time nearly a third of those surveyed said they compensated by skipping lunch breaks to make up for lost time.

Speaking to The Mail, Sunshine.co.uk’s managing director, Chris Brown, said “Booking while at work is bound to be popular because the ‘Monday Blues’ kick in and we all need cheering up.

“Also, with the current financial climate people are working extremely hard and extra long hours, people just need something to look forward too.”

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