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August is peak holiday season, with two-thirds of Britons taking a trip during the summer months. Sadly, this often leads to higher costs and larger crowds, especially for staycations.However, there is a way families in England and Wales can save when booking a last-minute UK getaway before the month is up.Caravan holiday provider, Parkdean Resorts, shared holidaying in Scotland offers a window of opportunity for families looking for an affordable […]

A small Cumbrian coastal village has been crowned Britain's cheapest destination for seaside ice cream, according to new analysis.Bardsea claimed the crown with a flawless score, outperforming traditional holiday hotspots across the country.Money specialists at Moneyboat looked at TripAdvisor data, focusing on customer ratings and value scores to pinpoint where Britons can savour quality ice cream without breaking the bank. Bardsea came out on top, costing an average of £2 […]

Culinary- and destination-focused cruise line Oceania Cruises has shared details of its latest trip, available to book now. The Kangaroo Route will stop at 80 ports across 34 countries, kicking off from Sydney, Australia. Cruise guests can expect luxury when onboard, with spacious standard staterooms, 11 dining venues, options for unlimited wine, beer and spirits and premium onboard entertainment, including art classes. It will feature overnight stays at stops such […]

The south of England is home to many of the UK's most popular holiday destinations, offering sandy beaches and some of the hottest temperatures in the country. This often makes it a more expensive option, however. Speaking exclusively to GB News, a travel expert shared the most affordable southern spots for a holiday. Southend-on-Sea, Polperro and the Isle of Wight were named for unmissable beaches, with accommodation options that won't […]

Britons considering a European getaways can secure huge discounts through easyJet holidays' latest promotion. The airline's holiday division is offering discounts of up to £200 on package bookings with the promotional code SUMMER.The discount applies to holidays across Europe's popular destinations, with savings of £200 available on bookings over £2,000. Those spending £800 or more can receive £100 off their package.The promotion covers departures through to October 31, 2025, for […]

German carrier Lufthansa will restart its popular Oktoberfest service between London Stansted and Munich this autumn, providing direct access to the renowned Bavarian beer celebration. The airline has scheduled fourteen special services operating from September 19 through October 5, with all flights scheduled to depart at 7.50pm. This seasonal route returns to meet demand from travellers across London and eastern England looking for convenient access to what has become the […]

Beaches in Scotland have an overwhelming majority of Britain's top five coastal destinations, according to new research. Scottish coastlines took four spots among the nation's five highest-rated beaches in a survey that analysed Tripadvisor feedback. The research, commissioned by Chicks Gold, crowned Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris as the UK's top coastal destination.It looked at beaches achieving four-star ratings or above, calculating the proportion of five-star reviews against […]

British travellers planning Antarctic adventures in 2026 will find their journey transformed when Silversea opens The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile next January. This luxury hotel in the remote Fuegian Archipelago promises to turn what was once merely a transit point into a destination worth exploring.Located at the world's edge, the property will serve as a comfortable base for cruise passengers heading to Antarctica. Rather than enduring […]

Budget carrier Ryanair has announced it will begin operating flights to Finnish Lapland during the upcoming winter season. The airline will commence services to Rovaniemi from three English cities in late 2025.Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester airports will each see two departures per week to the Arctic destination. The new routes form part of the carrier's winter 2025/26 timetable.Tickets for the services are on sale now. Lapland is a magical region […]