Melbourne, Dec 4 : When it comes to being the best lovers in the world, Australians claim the top position, claims a survey of international holidaymakers.

According to the survey, Aussies performed best with 10.7 per cent of the vote with the Italians getting 7.2 percent.

Third position was grabbed by Brits with 6.3 per cent just ahead of the French on 6 per cent and Spaniards on 5.6, reports The Courier Mail.

The survey was conducted by holiday website hostelbookers. com.

The Irish landed at the bottom with a disappointing performance of just 2.4 per cent, the study said. (ANI)