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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have unveiled its most extensive winter sun programme to date, offering 4.4 million seats for the 2026/27 season. The announcement marks a four per cent increase in capacity compared to the previous winter.The expanded programme features 14 sunshine destinations accessible from 13 UK airports, including two newly introduced winter routes. Bournemouth will connect to Malaga, whilst London Luton will offer flights to Palma, Majorca.The leisure airline and […]

Cruising is a great way to visit breathtaking countries and enjoy new experiences, all while travelling in luxury. Knowing the right type of cruise to book can be a challenge, however. Luckily, a cruise expert has exclusively shared important tricks to help you find the best type for you.Popular types of cruises include ocean cruises (such as Mediterranean or Caribbean cruises), river cruises (such as Danube or Rhine cruises) and […]

British travellers heading to Portugal's Algarve region will benefit from faster border crossings after Faro Airport began offering e-gate access to UK arrivals. The UK Government announced the rollout this week, with Downing Street anticipating that millions of British holidaymakers will be able to use the automated technology.The development follows an agreement secured by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with EU leaders last month. The Prime Minister's official spokesperson confirmed: […]

With summer drawing nearer, many people will be booking a well-earned getaway, and there are lots of countries worth visiting this year. If hoping to get the best deal on your holiday, a travel insider suggested three ways you can lower the cost of your trip. The best way to get a good deal is to be flexible, according to senior product strategy manager at loveholidays, Katie Ellis. Being open […]

TUI will resume direct flights between East Midlands airport and the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh from March 2026, marking the route's return after a three-year absence.The travel operator last served this route in 2023 and will restart the service with twice-weekly flights on Mondays and Thursdays. The flights will go from East Midlands airport GETTYTUI UK & Ireland commercial director Chris Logan said: "Due to strong […]

Paris has claimed the title of the world's best foodie capital, achieving an impressive score of 93.1 out of 100 in new research. The study evaluated global capital cities using multiple culinary metrics, including the number of five-star restaurants, Michelin Guide establishments and gastronomic tourist attractions.The French capital - which is just one hour on a flight from London - outperformed all other destinations in the rankings, which assessed cities […]

Butlin's has launched the Big Butlin's Sale, offering up to 40 per cent off all family breaks in 2025 and 2026 across its three resorts in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness. The sale includes the brand's lowest ever four-night break, with Showtime term-time midweek breaks starting from just £39.The promotional pricing covers both term-time getaways and school holiday breaks, with the £39 deal working out at £9.75 per person for […]

Ryanair has unveiled plans for a new service linking London Luton Airport to the Polish city of Wrocław, with operations scheduled to begin in winter 2025.The budget airline will run the route eight times weekly, significantly enhancing connections between Britain and southwestern Poland. The carrier expects to release tickets for purchase within days.The announcement comes as demand grows for direct, affordable travel between the UK and Poland's regional cities. Ryanair […]

A new study has found the world's easiest scenic walks for travellers looking for breathtaking views with minimal effort and, luckily for Britons, six of them are right here in the UK. The research analysed more than 100 of the most scenic viewpoints worldwide, ranking trails based on walking distance, elevation gain and average temperature.These factors were combined into a definitive difficulty score out of 100, where the lower the […]