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Are you just about to post that screenshot of the weather report of your forthcoming holiday destination showing glorious sunshine and high temperatures?

Just so that you know, the photo was voted the most clichéd holiday snap, according to a new survey.

More than half (51 per cent) of those polled regarded the screenshot as one of the top three cheesiest photos, according to hotel search website Top10.com.

We're having a great time! Selfies are the second most hated holiday snaps

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Selfies showing what an happy holiday you and your friends are having made it to the second place, with 44 per cent of respondents finding them annoying.

Some 32 per cent of people said they would like to see fewer photos of tanned and toned legs resting on a beautiful beach on their news feed.

The so-called 'hot dog legs' photos has become the favourite shot taken by celebrities on their trips and has fast caught-on among regular holidaymakers.

Old classic: The mid-air, jumping with excitement pose came fourth in the top 10 cheesiest holiday snaps

But if you want to post a pictures of your legs on the beach, be aware, it is the third most hated holiday photo, accoridng to those stuck at home.

While an old classic - people jumping in mid-air in excitment - came in at fourth place, with 31 per cent of those polled easily living without having to see such photos.

Alex Buttle of Top10.com said: 'Clichéd or not, we all enjoy sharing our travel experiences – and why not?

Glorious sunshine and drinks: A screenshot of the weather report of your holiday destination was the most hated holiday picture, while cocktails at sunset and in general photos of food and drinks came in in 10th place

Nothing new: 26 per cent said they are no longer amused by the 'look, I'm holding up the Eiffel Tower'

Seaside classic: The traditional cut-out photo boards at the beach also made it on to the most-hated list in seventh place

'Whether or not we take these holiday snaps in an "isn't-this-ironic-and-clichéd" way, or purely for enjoyment, seeing these poses used and re-used across our social networks doesn't stop them being "liked" by our often-jealous loved ones.'

Holding up buildings such as the pending Pisa tower were also among the top 10 cheesiest snaps, with 26 per cent of people no longer amused by the the 'look, I'm holding up the Eiffel Tower'.

And photos of sea side cut out boards, the traditional British seaside scenes which you can become part of by putting your head through cut-out holes, made it to the seventh place.

Look, I am in paradise! Blue sky and green palms were the ninth most hated holiday photos

Another cheesy holiday snap: Writing 'wish you were here' or someone's name in the sand

A romantic cliche: Photos of sunsets also made it in the top 10

Naturally, the list would not be complete without photos of your name - or even worst 'wish you were here'- written in the sand.

It also goes without saying that orange sunsets, possibly with some birds flying by, and palms set against a blue sky were found annoying by some 24 per cent of people, coming in respectively in eight and ninth position.

And finally, 5 per cent of people said they could definitely live without having to see pictures showing refreshing cocktails on the beach and yummy food, which came in 10th position.