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Britons looking for one of the "best" travel experiences in the world don't need to travel far, as a tour in London makes the top 10 list. The results were shared in Tripadvisor's annual 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do, released this week.A private walking tour exploring Florence's Renaissance heritage and Medici dynasty has earned the title of the world's best experience. The Italian excursion […]

Britons are looking to explore the UK this year. Some 63 per cent say they are planning a staycation, and 34 per cent will do this as their main holiday. But where is the most popular place to visit? New research has unveiled where holidaymakers are flocking to in 2025.Cumbria was voted the number one region, according to the Sykes Staycation Index report, followed by Cornwall and North Yorkshire. The […]

Budget carrier Wizz Air has announced new flights from its London Luton base, introducing five Spanish destinations set to commence on March 29, 2026. The low-cost airline will offer connections to Bilbao, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Seville, with introductory prices beginning at £17.99.Launching just ahead of Easter holidays and the summer peak season, Britons will have more ways to jet off to Spain. Barcelona services will operate 10 times weekly, […]

Britain's biggest tour operator, Jet2holidays, has announced new family holiday incentives to celebrate the end of the school year. The qualifying age for deals has been raised from 12 years, in previous promotions, to 17 years.The expansion comes as families prepare for the school break, with the company confirming that every summer holiday flight now features free child places, but it warns, "once they are gone, they are gone".Other money-saving […]

British travellers looking to watch their pennies are increasingly choosing Eastern European cities over traditional holiday spots, according to new data.It found destinations such as Kraków, Prague and Budapest are the most popular choices for cultural experiences without premium price tags.Recent figures from Co-op Holidays found these cities now rank alongside established favourites like New York and Spain in its top 10 bookings for 2025. Short-haul European city breaks have […]

Princess Cruises has revealed big changes to its Premier and Plus holiday packages, with fare adjustments and new benefits taking effect for 2026 sailings. The cruise line launched sales for these updated packages today, featuring increased daily rates alongside enhanced offerings. The Premier package will cost around £100 per person daily, up from £90, whilst the Plus option increases to around £65 from £60. Travellers booking on the new Sphere-class […]

British holidaymakers planning staycations will benefit as a previously axed service linking East Sussex coastal resorts with the capital returns this winter.The reinstated route connecting Eastbourne and Lewes with London Bridge will resume operations in December, offering weekday services that had been suspended since 2020.Not only will travellers have more options for accessing popular seaside destinations without relying on cars, but the train is about an hour quicker than driving. […]

Virgin Voyages will launch its inaugural True Crime Voyage on October 10, transforming a five-night Caribbean journey into an immersive murder mystery experience. The adults-only cruise line has partnered with iHeartPodcasts to bring popular crime series aboard the Valiant Lady, departing from Miami. The Halloween-themed sailing combines luxury cruising with the cultural phenomenon of true crime storytelling.Featured programmes include Betrayal, Buried Bones, and Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, […]

Budget carrier easyJet has announced its most extensive summer schedule to date, with more than 82,000 flights planned throughout the school holiday period. It will offer discounts up to £200 on holidays between July and September. The airline and its tour operator division, easyJet holidays, will transport approximately seven million British travellers on upwards of 45,000 UK services this summer.Spanish resorts remain the top choice for British holidaymakers, with Palma […]