New research from Carnival Cruise Lines has found that Australians are in desperate need of a holiday. 

On average, Aussies have taken less than six days of annual leave this year, with over three quarters of those surveyed saying that every day currently feels the same. 

Jennifer Vander from Carnival Cruise said that two thirds of those surveyed said they took travel for granted before COVID. 

She said "This year our holiday plans have turned completely upside down. About 65 per cent miss feeling relaxed and stress free on holiday, about 45 per cent miss sight-seeing and 17 per cent just miss the smell of sea air."