People heading to property in France by boat are likely to have a certain someone on their mind, reveals cruise operator DFDS Seaways.
The X Factor's Geordie judge Cheryl Cole has topped a survey of the most desirable travel companions.
She defeated opposition from both the UK and abroad; the top five includes Kylie Minogue, Kelly Brook, Holly Willoughby and Jennifer Aniston.
Meanwhile, the most-wanted male travel companions when heading to property in France include Johnny Depp, George Clooney and Colin Firth.
David Beckham ranks fourth, while Cole's fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell takes an unlikely fifth place in the survey.
In all, one in seven men said the nation's Geordie sweetheart was their idea of the perfect partner for a short break.
DFDS Seaways offers ferry crossings between Newcastle and Holland, giving residents of the north of England a convenient gateway route to property in France and other European countries.
