Hundreds of places and spaces that aren’t usually open to the public are getting ready to open their doors as part of Heritage Open Days (HODs). England’s largest festival of history and culture returns this September, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. From family activities to evening experiences, this year's programme has...
Top Holiday travel destination, Hillside Beach Club, Turkey is going green.
Tucked into an idyllic cove of green and blue hues on the south coast of Turkey, Hillside Beach Club is taking steps to improve its eco efforts from the top of the bottle-green pine forest to the bottom of the ocean floor. Through internal production lines, local employment and guest incentives, the luxury...
International travel tour bookings from the UK continue to make a strong come back in face of changing travel restrictions
The latest data from global platform ToursByLocals has shown that consumers booking experience holidays outside of the UK now make up 55% of bookings, with 45% continuing to favour domestic tours since June 1st, 2021.
VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is stepping-up its UK-wide ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive domestic travel, day trips and overnight breaks as the summer holidays begin. The ‘Escape The Everyday’ campaign, first launched in September 2020, highlights the quality destinations, visitor attractions and experiences...
The latest research by Butter , the UK’s only Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) travel agency, has revealed that 53% of us would be unlikely to opt for Italy as a holiday destination after the Euro final heartbreak the Italian national team delivered recently.
It’s been a whirlwind of emotions from the opening victory against Croatia, the historic win over Germany, the thumping of Ukraine,...
The Caribbean tops cruise bucket list travel for UK holidaymakers
The Caribbean has been revealed as the most popular bucket list travel destination for people looking to book their dream cruise holiday. The tropical islands are on the wish-list of over four in ten (42%) would-be cruisers who are setting their sights on a special sailing.
With the Government confirming ministers are looking at how to scrap the requirement for people to isolate for 10 days on return from an amber list country, Brits have been given some hope of a summer holiday this year. ( NOTE : We are still awaiting confirmation on this! )
Health and wellbeing specialists at Eden’s Gate have put together a guide to the best holiday destinations (...
According to the latest research by Hoo , the hotel room offer platform, a lack of pet-friendly holiday accommodation is the main obstacle preventing pet owners from having the pawfect staycation holiday.
It’s looking like another summer of uncertainty where travelling abroad is concerned but, the silver lining is that staycations should be very much on the cards.
A little over a year since the start of the pandemic and the desire to travel is not diminishing. If anything, it’s stronger than ever! The travel restrictions have always been unclear, and despite this, we continue to dream of holidays and look for our next destination.
In the past year, British staycations have been booming and this year will be no different. But where do people...
A new study by Royal London reveals the top travel destinations for over 55s, how they plan on spending life post lockdown, and the factors that have held them back from achieving their dreams to date
64% of over 55s state they will travel more post-pandemic
The top destinations and bucket list items for over 55s revealed
